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523i
525i
530i
535i
540i
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saloon 525d
touring 530d
Congratulations on your choice of a BMW.
The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier it will be to drive. We would
therefore like to offer you the following advice:
This Owner's Handbook contains important information on operating and looking
after your BMW. Please read it carefully before setting out in your new car, so that
you are fully familiar with the technical advantages of your BMW. It also contains
useful information on maintenance, to uphold both the car's operating safety and its
full resale value.
There are other brochures providing supplementary information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
Preface
Contents
Opening and closing: Safety systems:
Initial overview
Controls in detail
Driving area 12
Instrument panel 13 Keys 32 Airbags 60
Indicator and warning lights 17 Central locking system 32 Carrying children in safety 61
Steering wheel with multifunction Opening and closing Car Memory, Key Memory 64
buttons 20 via the door lock 33

Driving:
Warning triangle 21 Opening and closing
Ignition switch 66
First-aid kit 21 via the remote control 34
Starting the engine 66
Refuelling 22 Opening and closing
Stopping the engine 68
Fuel grades 23 from the inside 37
Handbrake 68
Tyre pressures 24 Luggage compartment lid/
Manual gearbox 69
tailgate 38
Automatic transmission with
Rear window 40
Steptronic 70
Luggage compartment/load
Turn indicators/headlight
area 43
flasher 72
Alarm system 44
Wipers/rain sensor 73
Electric windows 45
Cruise control 74
Sliding/tilt sunroof 47
Everything under control:

Adjusting:
Distance recorder (odometer);
Correct seated position 49
outside temperature
Seats 49
display 77
Seat adjustment, mechanical 50
Revolution counter 78
Seat adjustment, electric 51
Energy Control 78
Head restraints 53
Fuel gauge 78
BMW Active seat 53
Coolant thermometer 79
© 2001 Bayerische Motoren Werke Seat belts 54
Aktiengesellschaft Service Interval indicator 80
Seat, mirror and
Munich, Germany Check Control 81
Not to be reproduced wholly or in part
steering wheel memory 55
Computer 84
without written permission from Seat heating 56
BMW AG, Munich. Multi-Information Display
Adjusting steering wheel 57
Order No. 98 07 0 156 204 (MID) 85
English/Thailand X/2001
Steering wheel heating 58
Digital clock in MID 86
Printed in Thailand Mirrors 58
Printed on environmentally friendly paper
Computer in MID 89
(bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling) Telephone operation via MID 94
Contents
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Technical features for journey Practical interior equipment: Driving precautions:
Operation, maintenance
Controls in detail
comfort and safety: Integrated universal remote Running in 142
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Park Distance Control control 122 Driving hints 142
(PDC) 101 Glove box 124 Anti-lock brake system
Automatic Stability Control plus Storage compartments 125 (ABS) 143
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Car phone 125 Brakes 144
Stability Control (DSC) 102 Drinks can holders 126

Wheels and tyres:
Electronic Damping Control Front ashtray 126
Controls
Tyre pressures 145
(EDC) 104 Cigarette lighter 126
Condition of tyres 145
Self-levelling suspension 105 Rear ashtray 127
New tyres 146
Tyre Pressure Control
Loading and load-carrying: Wheel and tyre
(RDC) 105
Minor repairs Maintenance

Through-loading system 128 combinations 146
Lights: Ski bag 129 Winter tyres 147
Side lights/low-beam (dipped) touring: Snow chains 147
headlights 107 Load area 132
Instrument lighting 108 Roller-blind cover 132
Headlight beam throw Protective net 132
adjustment 108 Compartments in load
High beams/parking lights 109 area 133
Fog lights 109 Load 135
Interior light/load-area light 110 Roof rack 136
Reading lights 110 Towing a trailer 137
Controlled-temperature air for

a pleasant interior climate:
Air conditioning 111
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Automatic air conditioning 114
Roller sun blind 119
Auxiliary heater 120
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Independent ventilation
control 120
Remote control for auxiliary
heater 121
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In the engine compartment: Replacing parts:
Technical data
Minor repairs
Engine data 180
Engine compartment lid 148 Toolkit 160 Fuel consumption, carbon
The engine compartment at Wiper blades 160 dioxide/O emissions 181
a glance 149 Lights and bulbs 161 Dimensions 183
Washer fluid 150 Remote control for auxiliary Weights 185
Engine oil 150 heater 166 Performance 189
Coolant 152 Wheel-changing 167 Filling capacities 191
Brake fluid 154 Thiefproof wheel studs 170
Battery 171
Maintenance:
Fuses 172
The BMW Maintenance
System 155 Mutual aid:

Mobile Service 173
Legal requirements and
Starting with a flat battery 173
regulations:
Tow-starting, towing away 175
Rule of the road 156
Technical modifications 156
OBD socket 157

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Index
From A to Z 194
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Notes on this Owner's Handbook Symbols used However, certain systems can only
be activated or adjusted by BMW

We have tried to make all the informa- indicates precautions that must be
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tion in this Owner's Handbook easy to followed precisely in order to
find. The quickest access to a particular avoid the possibility of personal injury
topic or item is by consulting the and serious damage to the vehicle. < Your car
detailed alphabetical index at the end. When you ordered your BMW, you
Consult the first chapter for an initial contains information that will chose various items of equipment. This
overview of your car. The detailed list of assist you in gaining the optimum handbook describes all models and
contents on the preceding pages is benefit from your vehicle and enable equipment specifications which BMW
intended to arouse your curiosity about you to care more effectively for your offers within this particular model line.
your new BMW and encourage you to vehicle. < This explains why the handbook may
read this information carefully.
also contain details of items which you
refers to measures that can be
When the time comes to sell your have not ordered. The differences can
BMW, please remember to hand over

taken to help protect the environ-
easily be identified by the asterisk *
ment. <
this Owner's Handbook; it is regarded shown against optional extras.
legally as part of the vehicle.

If your BMW contains equipment that
< marks the end of a specific item of
If you have any queries, BMW Service is not described in this Owner's Hand-
information.
will be glad to advise you. book (e. g. a car radio or telephone),
supplementary operating instructions

* identifies optional extras or specific
will be supplied and you are requested
national-market items of equipment,
to study and comply with them.
and also accessories.
t identifies index entries which refer
you to sections on minor repairs or
maintenance tasks.
identifies systems or components
which can either be activated or
adapted to suit an individual driver's
requirements ("Car Memory", "Key
Memory"). See page 64.
Notes
Symbols
Your car
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Status at time of printing For your own safety In short, the functional efficiency or
road safety of your BMW, and also its

The high safety and quality standards Use only parts and accessory
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value, may be affected if its specifica-
of BMW vehicles are maintained by products which BMW has
tion is altered by installing parts not
unceasing development work on approved for your car.
approved for it. Original BMW parts and
designs, equipment and accessories. Parts and products which BMW has
accessories, other BMW-approved
Because of this, your car may differ approved for your car have been
products and competent advice on all
from the information supplied in the checked for safety, function and suita-
related matters are obtainable from
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Owner's Handbook. Nor can errors and bility. BMW accepts product liability for
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omissions be entirely ruled out. You are them.
therefore asked to appreciate that no BMW cannot accept liability for parts or
legal claims can be entertained on the accessory products of any kind which it Symbol for components and
basis of the data, illustrations or has not approved. assemblies

descriptions in this handbook. BMW is unable to assess each indivi- indicates vehicle components on
dual product of outside origin as to its which it is advisable to consult
In cars with right-hand drive, suitability for use on BMW vehicles this Owner's Handbook.
some controls will be located without safety risk. Nor can suitability
differently from those illustrated in this be assured if a specific national permit
handbook. < (e. g. General Operating Permit) has
been issued or if, for example, an offi-
cial inspection authority (such as the
German TÜV) has approved the
product. These tests cannot always
take into account the full range of
operating conditions applicable to
BMW vehicles and may therefore be
inadequate.
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For your own safety
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Initial overview
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Controls in detail
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Minor repairs
Technical data
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12n Driving area
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1 Side/parking lights 107 3 Fog lights 109 7 Heated rear window 112, 118
2 > Turn indicators 72 4 Wipers/washer 73 8 Horn, entire surface
> Parking lights 109 5 Central locking system 32 9 Electric steering wheel
> High-beam headlights 109
6 Hazard warning flashers
adjustment * 57
> Headlight flasher 72
> Computer 84, 89
Instrument panel 13n
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1 Fuel gauge 78 6 Coolant thermometer 79 10 Computer display for operation
from turn indicator lever, see

2 Flashing turn indicator repeater 19 7 Indicator and warning lights 17 to 19
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3 Speedometer 8 Automatic transmission * selector > Outside temperature
lever and program display 70
4 High beam indicator light 19 > Average fuel consumption
9 Service Interval indicator 80 > Range before refuelling
5 Revolution counter and Energy
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Control 78 > Average speed
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11 Indicator light for Automatic 14 Display for Check Control 81 You can also have outside
Stability Control plus Traction temperature and the distance

15 Trip distance control zeroing 77
(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control covered displayed in another unit of
16 Indicator and warning lights 17
(DSC) * 18 measurement. <
to 19
12 Indicator light for self-levelling
suspension * 19
13 Distance recorder (odometer) and
trip distance recorder 77

Instrument panel* 15n
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1 Fuel gauge 78 6 Coolant thermometer 79 10 Outside temperature display 77
2 Flashing turn indicator repeater 19 7 Indicator and warning lights 17 to 19 11 Indicator light for Automatic
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Stability Control plus Traction
3 Speedometer 8 CHECK key 81
(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control
4 High beam indicator light 19 9 Automatic transmission * selector (DSC) * 18
lever and program display 70
5 Revolution counter and Energy
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Control 78
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12 Trip distance recorder 77 15 Service Interval indicator 80 You can also have the outside
temperature displayed in another

13 Check Control display 81 16 Trip distance control zeroing 77
unit of measurement or the Check
14 Odometer (distance recorder) 77 17 Indicator and warning lights 17
Control messages and computer infor-
to 19
mation shown in a different language.<
Indicator and warning lights 17n
Technical equipment that Red: stop as soon as possible Tyre pressure control (RDC) *●
monitors itself Battery charge ● A gong signal is also heard. The
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tyre is punctured or otherwise
The functioning of indicator and The battery is not being
warning lights marked " ●" is checked charged. The alternator V-belt is
damaged. Immediately reduce speed
and stop, avoiding violent braking and

when the ignition is switched on. They defective or there is a fault in the alter-
sudden steering wheel movements.
come on once for varying periods. nator charging circuit. Consult the
Further details: page 105.
nearest BMW Service.
If a fault occurs in one of the systems,
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Brake hydraulics
the corresponding light will remain on
If the V-belt is defective, do not If light remains on after releasing
when the engine is started or will come
continue the journey, as there is a handbrake: have the brake fluid
on again during the journey. The correct
risk of the engine overheating and level checked. Before continuing your
response to this on your part is
suffering damage. A defective V-belt journey, read instructions on pages 144

described below.
also increases the effort needed to turn and 154.
the steering wheel. <
Engine oil pressure ●

Possibly in conjunction with the
display "STOP! ENGINE OIL
PRESS" in the Check Control : stop*

immediately and switch off the engine.
Check engine oil level and top up if
necessary. If the oil level is correct:
consult the nearest BMW Service.
Do not continue the journey, as
the engine may otherwise be
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damaged by inadequate lubrication. <
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18n Indicator and warning lights

Red: important reminder Yellow: have this checked soon Brake pads *●
Handbrake *● Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ● Check the condition of your
brake pads.
Lights up when handbrake is ABS is switched off because a
applied. fault has developed. Normal
Further details: page 68. brake action is not affected (no restric- Automatic Stability Control plus
Handbrake *● tions). Have the problem examined by Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Lights up when handbrake is

BMW Service. Stability Control (DSC) *●
Further details: page 143. ASC+T/DSC has been switched off by
applied.
Further details: page 68. Engine oil level* pressing the control button, or due to a
fault. If there is a fault, please have it

If light comes on during journey:
Also lights up when the message
checked by BMW Service.
the engine oil is at its absolute
"CHECK BRAKE LININGS" appears in
minimum permitted level. Top up
the Check Control.
engine oil as soon as possible. Do not Dynamic Brake Control
Fasten seat belts ●
drive more than approx. 50 km (DBC) *●
Depending on the version, a
(approx. 30 miles) before adding oil. Fault in DBC system. Normal
signal sounds at the same time * Further details: page 150. brake action is not affected (no restric-
or a message * appears in the Check
Control display. Comes on for several
Engine oil level* tions).
Have the system checked at the next

If light comes on when engine is
seconds or, depending on version, until
opportunity by BMW Service.
switched off: top up engine oil at
the seat belts are fastened.
Further notes on DBC: page 104.
next suitable opportunity (e. g. when
Further details of seat belts: page 54.
refuelling). Tyre pressure control (RDC) *●
Airbags ●
Further details: page 150. Check tyre pressures, see
Have the problem examined by
BMW Service.
Automatic transmission *● pages 24, 105.
A fault has caused the auto-

matic transmission to switch to
the emergency-run program. Please
consult the nearest BMW Service.

Indicator and warning lights 19n
Self-levelling suspension *● Yellow: for your information Green: for your information
The self-levelling suspension is
Rear fog lights* Flashing turn indicators
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out of action. Please consult the
Lights up when the rear fog Flashes rhythmically when a turn
nearest BMW Service.
lights are switched on. is selected; also applies to
Further details: page 109. trailer if one is being towed. Rapid
Engine ● Diesel engine preheat *● flashing: system malfunction.
Deterioration of exhaust emis- Further details: page 72.

Do not start the engine until the
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sion control values. Have the
light has gone out. Cruise control
problem examined by BMW Service.
Further details: page 67. Comes on when the system is
Engine electronics * switched on: ready to operate
Fault in the engine electronics. using the multifunctional steering

The electronics will allow you wheel.
to continue your journey at reduced Further details: page 74.
engine output and engine speed.

Fog lights*
Have the problem examined by BMW
Lights up when the fog lights are
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switched on.
Digital Diesel Electronics Further details: page 109.
(DDE) *●
If light comes on during journey: Blue: for your information
Have the problem examined by BMW
High-beam headlights
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Comes on when the high head-
light beams are in use or the
headlight flasher is used.
Further details: pages 72, 109.
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20n Steering wheel with multifunction buttons*

Integrated into the multifunctional
steering wheel (MFL) and sports
steering wheel are buttons to permit the To change over between telephone and Volume control
following functions to be performed radio, cassette, CD or MD.
quickly and without the driver's atten-
tion being distracted from the traffic:

Cruise control: calling up
> Certain radio, CD, MD and tape
Forward:
cassette functions
> The air conditioning system's air > Radio

recirculation mode or steering wheel Press briefly: station search on "FM"
Cruise control: memorise and accel-
heating * (MFL only) Keep pressed for a while: search run
erate (+), decelerate and memorise ()
> Cruise control > CD/MD
> Certain telephone functions * and Press briefly: track search
> Voice input*. Keep pressed for a while: searching
within a track
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
The systems in question must be > Cassette
deactivate.
switched on before they can be Press briefly: title skip, or to halt fast
controlled. < forward
Keep pressed for a while: fast
forward
Recirculated air mode and Automatic
> Telephone
Recirculated Air Control (AUC) or
Press briefly: Browse through phone book.
steering wheel heating: switching on
To receive a telephone call, start to dial
and off
or terminate a call.
Keep pressed for a while:
To switch voice input on and off. Reverse: functions as forward.

Warning triangle* First-aid kit* 21n
Certain items in the first-aid kit
have a limited useful life. Check
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the expiry dates of the various items
regularly and renew them in good time:
the items are available in any chemist.
Comply with legal requirements
concerning the need to carry a first-aid

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kit in the car.
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The warning triangle is kept in the tool Under the front passenger's seat.
holder in the luggage compartment lid

To remove: lift up the pushbutton catch
or tailgate, and is easily reached when
at the front (arrow) and pull the first-aid
needed.
kit forwards out of its holder.
To open the toolkit, unscrew the wing

To replace in position: insert the first-
bolt(s).
aid kit in its holder and push to the rear
until the catch engages.

Please note that you may be
required by law to carry a warning
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22n Refuelling
touring
1. Open the right-hand flap in the load
area by pressing the button, and
swing it down
2. Pull the button with the fuel pump
symbol.
If a sub-woofer loudspeaker * is
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installed behind the right-hand flap,
release the toggle screw and swing
the sub-woofer to the side.
When handling fuel, comply with

Fuel filler flap the safety regulations displayed
Simple and environment-friendly
To open, press in at the front edge. by garages and filling stations.< Place the screw cap in the holder on
the flap.
In the event of an electrical fault, you
can release the fuel filler flap manually When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle
as follows: fully into the filler neck. If the filler
nozzle is raised during refuelling,

Saloon
1. Swing the right-hand side trim in the

> The supply of fuel will be cut off
prematurely
luggage compartment down by
means of the handle at the top

> Fuel vapour and fumes will be fed
back less effectively.

2. Pull the button with the fuel pump
symbol. The fuel tank is full when the filler
nozzle cuts out for the first time,
assuming it is being handled in the
correct manner.
Do not run the fuel tank empty, to
avoid damaging the catalytic
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Refuelling Fuel grade 23n
Closing the tank cap: Use unleaded fuel National-market versions

Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until
The engine requires exclusively supplied to run on leaded fuel*
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it is clearly heard to click into place
unleaded fuel, which may be of the In addition to the grades listed on the
(bayonet catch).
ultra-low sulphur type. Since the left, you can run the engine on leaded
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 70 litres engines have a knock control function, fuel. The minimum grade is likewise
(approx. 15.4 Imp. gal.), including they can run on different grades of fuel. 91 RON.
reserve capacity:
Your BMW's engine is rated to run on:
Diesel engines
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> with 4- and 6-cylinder engine:
> Super Plus/premium plus fuel
approx. 8 litres (approx. 1.8 Imp. gal.) > Diesel oil to DIN EN 590 standard.
(octane number 98, Research
> with 8-cylinder engine: approx.
Method).
10 litres (approx. 2.2 Imp. gal.) Do not use rapeseed oil methyl
Fill up with petrol of this grade when-

ester (RME) or Biodiesel, or you
ever possible, so that the nominal
risk damaging the engine. <
performance and fuel consumption
values are achieved.

Winter-grade diesel
You can also run the engine on:
To ensure that the diesel engine oper-
> Premium-grade unleaded fuel ates reliably during the cold season of
(octane number 95, Research the year, it must be run on winter-grade
Method). diesel oil, which garages usually sell
This fuel is also known as: during the period in question. Fuel filter
DIN EN 228 or Euro-Super. heating is installed as standard equip-
ment to prevent the fuel from solidifying

The minimum permissible grade is:
during operation.
> Regular-grade unleaded fuel
(octane number 91 RON).

No additives may be used, as
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these could cause damage to the
Never use fuel containing lead,
engine.<
as the oxygen sensor and the
converter will otherwise be permanently
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24n Tyre pressures

Check tyre pressures regularly (at Make sure that only approved
least every two weeks and before tyres are fitted
starting a long journey). Incorrect tyre
These tyre pressures apply to sizes and
pressures can adversely affect the car's
makes of tyre approved by BMW and
roadholding and cause tyre damage,
known to BMW Service. If other makes
which could result in an accident.
of tyre are fitted to the car, higher tyre
Remember to check the spare wheel
pressures may be needed.
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tyre pressure as well. The highest pres-
sure needed for any of your car's tyres
should be used as the pressure for the
spare wheel. <
The tyre pressures are also displayed
on the driver's door post (visible with
the driver's door open).
Checking tyre pressures

All tyre pressures in the tables on the
following pages are shown in the most
common units of measurement bar
(kPa/psi) for tyres at ambient tempera-
ture.
When towing a trailer, always use the
values for the higher load.
Cars with Tyre Pressure Control
(RDC) : *
After correcting tyre pressures, reacti-
vate the system; see page 105.

Tyre pressures 25n
BMW Tyre sizes
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Tyre pressures in bar (kPa/psi)
205/65 R 15 94 V
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225/60 R 15 96 V
2.0 (200/29) 2.3 (230/33) 2.4 (240/35) 2.9 (290/42)
225/55 R 16 95 V
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y 2.0 (200/29) 2.4 (240/35)

520i
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y 2.3 (230/33) 2.9 (290/42)
520d
Front: 235/40 ZR 18 2.0 (200/29) 2.4 (240/35)
525d
Rear: 265/35 ZR 18 2.3 (230/33) 2.9 (290/42)
205/65 R 15 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/60 R 15 96 Q/T/H M+S

2.2 (220/32) 2.5 (250/36) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/60 R 15 96 W
2.0 (200/29) 2.4 (240/35) 2.4 (240/35) 2.9 (290/42)
225/55 R 16 95 W
Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y 2.2 (220/32) 2.6 (260/38)
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
Front: 235/40 ZR 18 2.2 (220/32) 2.6 (260/38)

523i
Rear: 265/35 ZR 18 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
525i
Data
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
205/65 R 15 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/60 R 15 96 Q/T/H M+S 2.2 (220/32) 2.6 (260/38) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
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225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S

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BMW Tyre sizes
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225/55 R 16 95 W 2.1 (210/30) 2.5 (250/36) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y 2.3 (230/33) 2.8 (280/41)
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y 2.7 (270/39) 3.3 (330/48)
Front: 235/40 ZR 18 2.3 (230/33) 2.8 (280/41)

530i
Rear: 265/35 ZR 18 2.7 (270/39) 3.3 (330/48)
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S 2.3 (230/33) 2.7 (270/39) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/55 R 16 95 W 2.1 (210/30) 2.4 (240/35) 2.4 (240/35) 2.9 (290/42)
Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y 2.3 (230/33) 2.6 (260/38)
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
Front: 235/40 ZR 18 2.3 (230/33) 2.6 (260/38)

530d
Rear: 265/35 ZR 18 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S 2.3 (230/33) 2.6 (260/38) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S

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BMW Tyre sizes
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225/55 R 16 95 W 2.3 (230/33) 2.6 (260/38) 2.7 (270/39) 3.2 (320/46)
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Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y 2.5 (250/36) 2.9 (290/42)
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y 2.8 (280/41) 3.4 (340/49)
535i Front: 235/40 ZR 18 2.5 (250/36) 2.9 (290/42)

540i Rear: 265/35 ZR 18 2.8 (280/41) 3.4 (340/49)

235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S 2.5 (250/36) 2.8 (280/41) 2.9 (290/42) 3.4 (340/49)
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S
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28n Tyre pressures

BMW Tyre sizes
touring
205/65 R 15 94 V
225/60 R 15 96 V
2.0 (200/29) 2.4 (240/35) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
225/55 R 16 95 V
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
520d
205/65 R 15 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/60 R 15 96 Q/T/H M+S

2.2 (220/32) 2.6 (260/38) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/60 R 15 96 V
225/55 R 16 95 V 2.0 (200/29) 2.4 (240/35) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
520i
205/65 R 15 94 Q/T/H M+S
525d
225/60 R 15 96 Q/T/H M+S
2.2 (220/32) 2.6 (260/38) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S

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BMW Tyre sizes
touring
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225/60 R 15 96 W
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2.1 (210/30) 2.5 (250/36) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
225/55 R 16 95 W
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
525i 205/65 R 15 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/60 R 15 96 Q/T/H M+S 2.3 (230/33) 2.7 (270/39) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)

225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/55 R 16 95 W
530i 235/45 R 17 94 Y
2.4 (240/35) 2.8 (280/41) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)
540i 225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/55 R 16 95 W 2.1 (210/30) 2.5 (250/36) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
530d
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S 2.3 (230/33) 2.7 (270/39) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S
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Initial overview
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Controls in detail
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Minor repairs
Technical data
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32n Keys Central locking system

2 Spare key, to be kept in a safe place, The principle
for instance in a purse or wallet. This
The central locking system cannot take
key is not intended for regular use
effect until both front doors are closed.
3 Key for doors and ignition The following are unlocked and locked
This key does not open the luggage in combination:
compartment lid/tailgate or the glove

> Doors
box this can be useful for instance
> Luggage compartment lid/tailgate
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at a hotel or restaurant with car

and rear window *
parking service
> Tank flap.
The central locking system can be
operated
The set of keys > From outside the car at the door lock
or with the remote control

1 Master key with remote control:
For choice of Key Memory functions,

> From inside using a button.
see page 64 When operated from the outside, the
In conjunction with this, you can deadlocks are engaged at the same
identify the keys with the coloured time. This prevents the doors from
stickers supplied with the car being unlocked either at the safety lock
buttons or door handles. The alarm
Each master key contains a long- system * is also activated or deacti-

life battery that is automatically vated.
recharged while the car is being driven. In the event of a collision, the central
For this reason, you should drive the locking system is released automati-
car at least once a year for a significant cally, but only at doors which were not
distance using any master keys that locked separately by means of the
have not been in regular use, so that inside buttons; see page 37. The
their batteries can be recharged. See hazard warning flashers and interior
also page 35. < light are also switched on.
Opening and closing via the door lock 33n
On certain national-market Convenient operation

versions, the alarm system can
You can also operate windows and the
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only be operated by the remote control.
sliding/tilt sunroof using the door lock.
On these cars, unlocking with a key
> To open: when the door is closed,
triggers off the alarm.
turn the key in the door lock to the
To switch off the alarm:
release position and hold it there.
> To close: when the door is closed,

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turn the key to the locking position
Press the button (to unlock, see
and hold it there.
page 35) or turn the ignition key to
position 1.<
Watch the closing movement to

ensure that no-one is trapped.
With the key For further details of the alarm system,
The movement is stopped when the key
see page 44.
Do not lock the car when there is is released. <
someone inside it, as it cannot
then be unlocked from the inside. < Emergency operation

(in the event of an electrical malfunc-
You can have a specific signal
tion)
selected to confirm that the car
By turning the key to the limit positions
has been locked properly. <
in the door lock, you can lock and
unlock the driver's door.
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34n Opening and closing via the remote control

The principle On certain national-market
versions, the alarm system can

The remote control is an extremely
only be operated by the remote control.
convenient way to lock and unlock your
On these cars, unlocking with a key
car. It also has two additional functions
triggers off the alarm.
that can only be operated from the
To switch off the alarm:
remote control:
> Switching on the interior lighting, see
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This function enables you to locate
the car, for instance in an under-
position 1.<
ground garage.
> Opening the luggage compartment
lid or tailgate, see page 36 1 Unlocking, convenient opening and
Opens slightly regardless of whether alarm system
the lid was previously locked or 2 Locking and deadlocking, conve-

unlocked. nient closing, switching on interior
When the car is unlocked/locked, the light, switching off tilt alarm sensor
deadlocks are also deactivated/acti- and interior movement detector
vated, the alarm system * switched off/ 3 Opening luggage compartment lid or
on, and the interior light switched on/ tailgate
off.
Opening and closing via the remote control 35n
Master key with remote control Unlocking Convenient closure:

Persons remaining in the car or
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pets left inside can lock the doors
from the inside. Always take the car Press the button: Hold the button pressed. The windows
keys with you so that the car can be and sliding/tilt sunroof will close.
opened from the outside. < On certain national-market
versions, press the button twice, Watch the closing movement to
the first time to unlock the driver's door, ensure that no-one is trapped.
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Master keys in regular use are
always operational because when the second time to release the The closing procedure is interrupted if
they are in the ignition switch the remaining locks. < the button is released. <
battery they contain is automatically
recharged while the car is being driven. If you wish, you can have this You can have a specific signal

If the car cannot be locked with the special arrangement programmed selected to confirm that the car
remote control, the battery in the key is for each specific remote control. < has been locked properly. <
flat. Use this key for a fairly long journey
so that its battery is recharged. See Convenient opening On cars with an alarm system (see
also page 32. page 44): if the convenient closure
To prevent unauthorised persons from movement is interrupted, the car must
gaining access to the remote control Hold the button pressed. The windows be unlocked again before convenient
keys, hand over only door and ignition and sliding/tilt sunroof open. closure is undertaken again. Failing
key 3 or spare key 2 (see page 32) to this, the tilt alarm sensor and interior
staff at a hotel or in a similar situation. Locking and deadlocking movement detector will be out of
In the event of faults, contact BMW action.<

Service. Replacement keys are also
available from BMW Service. < Press the button:
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Do not lock the car when there is
someone inside it, as it cannot
then be unlocked from the inside. <
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36n Opening and closing via the remote control

To switch off the tilt alarm sensor* Automatic tailgate operation* Watch the closing movement to
and interior movement detector* touring ensure that the lid closing move-
ment is unobstructed and that no-one

Opening the tailgate lid:
could be trapped.
Press the button again immediately The movement is stopped when the
after locking the car. Press the button: button is released.
Further details: see page 45 If possible, drive only with the tailgate/
The tailgate lid opens completely,
luggage compartment lid and rear
regardless of whether it was locked or
Switching on the interior lighting unlocked.
window fully closed, to prevent exhaust
gases from the entering the passenger

If the button is pressed while the lid is compartment. If you are obliged to drive
opening, the opening process is inter- the car with the tailgate/luggage
If the car is locked, press the button.
rupted. compartment lid or rear window open:
> Close all other windows and the

Opening the luggage The tailgate lid swings rearwards sunroof
compartment lid: and upwards when opened. The > Increase the air flow from the ventila-
upper edge of the tailgate is more than tion outlets or air conditioning
two metres from the ground when fully considerably; see page 112 or 116. <
Press the button: open. Make sure that there is sufficient
The luggage compartment lid opens clearance. < Interference

slightly regardless of whether the lid
The remote control may be susceptible
was previously locked or unlocked. Closing the tailgate lid:
to local interference from other systems
or equipment.
Before and after every journey,
If this should occur, the car can be
make sure that the luggage Hold the button pressed.
opened at the door lock or tailgate
compartment lid has not been opened
lock* with a master key.
accidentally. <
Opening and closing from inside 37n
If only the driver's door was Locking

unlocked with the remote control
> Either lock all doors at the central
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(see page 35) and you press the button,
locking pushbutton,
> All other doors, the luggage compart-
or
ment lid/tailgate and the fuel filler flap
> Press the door safety buttons down.
will be released if the driver's door is
To avoid being shut out of the car
open
accidentally, the driver's door cannot
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> The driver's door will be locked if it is
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be locked with the safety button
closed. < when it is open.
Unlocking and opening Do not lock the doors with the
> Either use the central locking button safety buttons during the journey,

This button is used to operate the to unlock all doors at once, then pull or else the central locking system will
central locking system when the front the door handle above the armrest, not be released in the event of an acci-
doors are closed. This only unlocks or or dent.
locks the doors, luggage compartment > Pull the door handle twice at any Persons remaining in the car or pets left
lid/tailgate and engine compartment lid door: the first time unlocks the door, inside can lock the doors from the
it does not activate the burglar alarm the second time opens it. inside. Always take the key with you, so
for them. that the car can be opened from the
outside. <
If you wish, the central locking
system can be set to engage as
soon as the car is driven away. You can
have this setting programmed as part of
the Key Memory facility. <
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38n Luggage compartment lid/tailgate

Manual release
If an electrical defect occurs, you can
operate the tailgate manually.
Saloon:
Insert a master key into the luggage
compartment lid lock and turn fully to
the left the lid will open slightly.

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The luggage compartment is locked
again as soon as its lid is closed.
Lock saloon only Locking separately

Only the master keys (see page 32) fit Turn the master key to the right past the
the luggage compartment lid lock. pressure point and take it out when
horizontal.
Opening separately This locks the luggage compartment
Insert a master key into the luggage and disconnects it from the central
compartment lock and turn it fully to the locking system. If you then hand over
left the lid will open slightly. only door and ignition key 3 (see
page 32), the luggage compartment

The luggage compartment is locked
cannot be opened. This is an advan-
again as soon as its lid is closed.
tage, for example, at hotels.
Luggage compartment lid/tailgate 39n
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touring: 2. In the tailgate, open the two quick- Opening from outside
1. Working from the load area, open release fasteners for the toolkit cover Press the button (arrow): the luggage
and take out the two side flaps and raise the cover compartment lid/tailgate opens slightly.
(arrow) 3. Take out the plastic plug (arrow) and
The luggage compartment or load area
pull towards the interior of the car to
is illuminated when you open the
release the tailgate
luggage compartment lid/tailgate (see
4. Open the tailgate, press the plug
also page 110).
back in and close the cover with the
quick-release fasteners
5. Insert and close the two side flaps.
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Opening from inside the car Rear window touring Closing saloon
With this button, you can open the It is quick and easy to load and unload A recessed handle (arrow) next to the
luggage compartment lid/tailgate while small items if the rear window is lock mechanism makes it easier to pull
the vehicle is stationary, provided it is opened separately. the lid down.
not deadlocked.
Press the button (arrow): the rear
window opens slightly. It can be swung

When the tailgate on the touring is
upwards.
open, its upper edge is more than
To close the window, press down on
two metres off the ground. Please
the glass.
remember this, for instance when
opening the tailgate inside a garage. <

Protect the window if it could be
struck by sharp-pointed or sharp-

For covering the load area and for other
edged objects on the load area during
details of the load area, see "Load
the journey; this is to prevent damage
area", from page 132.
to the rear-window heating elements. <
Luggage compartment lid/tailgate 41n
To avoid injuries, as with any Automatic tailgate operation*

closing process, ensure that the touring
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closing area of the luggage compart-
The tailgate opens completely if you
ment lid/tailgate is unobstructed.
press
If possible, drive only with the tailgate
> The button in the footwell (see
and rear window fully closed, to prevent
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exhaust gases from the entering the
> The button in the handle (see
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passenger compartment. If you are
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page 39) or
obliged to drive the car with the tailgate
> Button 3 on the remote control (see
or rear window open:
page 34).
> Close all other windows and the
sunroof

The tailgate lid swings rearwards
Closing touring > Increase the air flow from the ventila-
and upwards when opened. The
tion outlets or air conditioning
You can pull the tailgate down with upper edge of the tailgate is more than
considerably; see page 112 or 116 <
both hands if required (arrows) at the two metres from the ground when fully
recessed handles provided. open. Make sure that there is sufficient
clearance. <
To close the tailgate, press it down only
lightly. The actual closing action is

The tailgate closes automatically if you
automatic.
press
> The button on the inside of the tail-
gate (see next column)
> Button 3 of the remote control (see
page 34) and hold it in.
Pressing one of these buttons inter-
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rupts the opening or closing movement
immediately.
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Emergency operation
(in the event of an electrical malfunc-
tion)
Release the tailgate manually (see
page 39) and open and close it slowly,
without sudden movements.

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To avoid injuries, as with any
closing process, ensure that the
closing area of the luggage compart-
ment lid/tailgate is unobstructed.
If possible, drive only with the tailgate

Closing: and rear window fully closed, to prevent
With this button, you can close the tail- exhaust gases from the entering the
gate completely. passenger compartment. If you are
If you press it again, you interrupt the obliged to drive the car with the tailgate
or rear window open:

closing process. This also occurs if you
hold down the tailgate. > Close all other windows and the
sunroof
If you then press the button (or the one
> Increase the air flow from the ventila-
in the handle) again, the tailgate will re-
tion outlets or air conditioning
open.
considerably; see page 112 or 116. <
Luggage compartment/load area 43n
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Tensioning straps Hanger*
Use the tensioning straps on the floor of There is a hook on the left of the
the luggage compartment to prevent luggage compartment for hanging up
small objects from slipping. carrier bags or similar.
If you place objects on the lashing
straps, they act as a non-slip base.
There are lashing points at the corners
of the luggage compartment to which a
net * or retaining straps can be attached

when loads have to be secured.
See also under "Load", page 135.
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44n Alarm system*

The principle Activating and deactivating
The alarm system reacts if: Whenever the car is locked or
unlocked, either at the lock or with the

>A door, the engine compartment, the
remote control, the alarm system is
luggage compartment lid/tailgate or
activated or deactivated at the same
the rear window are opened
time.
> There is any movement inside the car
(interior movement detector)
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You can arrange for various kinds
> The car's angle changes, for instance
of signal to be generated as
if an attempt is made to jack it up and
confirmation that the system has been
steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
activated and deactivated correctly. <
towing away
> There is an interruption in the power
supply from the battery.

Alarm system indicator light
Depending on the national-market
> If the indicator light under the inside
Even if the system has been activated, mirror flashes steadily: the system is
version of the car, the alarm system
you can open the luggage compartment activated
indicates unauthorised entry or
lid/tailgate by pressing the remote > If the indicator light flashes when the
tampering in different ways:
control button (see page 36). When it is system is being activated: not all
> 30-second acoustic alarm closed, the lid/tailgate is automatically doors, lids or the rear window are
> Switching on the hazard warning protected again. properly closed. Even if an item is not
flashers for approx. five minutes . * closed fully, the remaining items are
On certain national-market protected and the indicator light
versions, the alarm system can begins to flash steadily after 10
only be operated by the remote control. seconds. However, the interior move-
On these cars, unlocking with a key ment detector is not activated
triggers off the alarm. > If the indicator light goes out when
To switch off the alarm: the system is deactivated, no attempt
was made to tamper with the car
during your absence

position 1. <
Alarm system* Electric windows 45n
> If the indicator light flashes for Interior movement detector

10 seconds when the system is
Before the interior movement detector
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deactivated, an attempt was made
can operate correctly, the windows and
to tamper with the car.
sliding/tilt sunroof must be closed.
After the alarm has stopped, the indi-

However, switch off the interior move-
cator light once again flashes intermit-
ment detector first (see previous
tently.
column) if
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> Children or animals remain in the car
Avoiding unintentional alarms
> Windows or the sunroof are to remain
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior
open.
movement detector can be switched off

together. This prevents false alarms, for
The tilt alarm sensor and the inte-
instance in two-level garages or when
rior movement detector will be
Opening and closing windows
the car travels by train or ferry: From ignition key position 1:
switched off unintentionally if conven-
Lock (activate) the system twice, by ient closure of the windows and sunroof > Press the rocker switch in until the
pressing button 2 on the remote control is interrupted during the first 10 seconds pressure point is felt:
twice in succession; see page 36, or and then restarted. In this case the The window continues to move for as
perform the locking movement twice complete system must be deactivated long as the rocker switch is pressed
with the key; see page 33. and re-activated. < > Press the toggle switch beyond the
The indicator light comes on briefly, pressure point:
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm The window then continues to move
sensor and interior movement detector automatically.
are then switched off until the system is Press the switch briefly again to halt
deactivated again. the movement.
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46n Electric windows

After the ignition is switched off: Protective function
> You can still operate the electric There is a contact strip on the inside of
windows for up to 15 minutes, unless each window surround at the top. If it is
a front door was opened and closed pressed as the window closes, the
again. To open, press the rocker closing action is interrupted immedi-
switch beyond the pressure point. ately and the window re-opens slightly.
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When leaving the car, always take Despite this protective function,
out the ignition key and close the make sure that the window is not
doors, so that children cannot operate obstructed as it closes; if this precau-
the electric windows and possibly injure tion is not taken, the risk remains that
themselves. < thin objects, for instance, may not
actuate the contact strip correctly. Safety switch

For convenient operation using the The protective function is switched off
This enables you to prevent the rear
door lock or remote control, see by pressing the switch beyond its
door windows from being opened and
page 33 or 35. normal pressure point and holding it
closed at the switches in the rear seat
there.< area, for instance by children.
Always press the childproof safety
switch when children are on the
rear seat. Careless closure of electric
windows can cause injury. <

Sliding/tilt sunroof* 47n
Always close the sliding/tilt Automatic* opening and closing

sunroof carefully, so that injuries
Press the button and hold it beyond the
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are avoided.
pressure point.
When leaving the car, always take out
Further to this, the following move-
the ignition key and close the doors,
ments are automated:
so that children cannot operate the
electric windows and possibly injure > When the roof is open, press the
switch in the "Raising" direction: the
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roof moves to the limit position for
For convenient operation using the
"Raising"
door lock or remote control, see
> When the roof is raised, press the
page 33 or 35.
switch towards "Opening": the

sunroof panel moves to the fully open
Raising opening closing position.
From ignition key position 1, press
Pressing the switch stops this move-
down the switch and/or slide in the
ment.
desired direction up to the pressure
point.
Protective function
When being raised, the roof lining only
If the sliding/tilt sunroof encounters
retracts a few centimetres.
resistance when closing with the roof
roughly half closed, the closing opera-

The roof lining cannot be closed
tion is interrupted and the roof re-opens
when the sliding/tilt sunroof is in
slightly.
the raised position. <
You can operate the electric sunroof for
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up to 15 minutes after switching off the
ignition, provided that a front door has
not been opened and closed again in
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48n Sliding/tilt sunroof*

Despite this protective function,
make sure that the roof is not
obstructed as it closes; if this precau-
tion is not taken, the risk remains that
thin objects, for instance, may not
actuate the closing-force limiter
correctly.
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The protective function is switched off
by pressing the switch beyond its
normal pressure point and holding it
there.<
Sliding/tilt sunroof with glass Interrupted power supply Emergency operation

panel*
If the electrical supply has been inter- In the event of an electrical defect, you
Operation and function are as
rupted, for instance by disconnecting can operate the sliding/tilt sunroof
described above for the conventional manually:
the car's battery, the roof will initially
sliding/tilt sunroof. To open the roof
only perform a tilting movement. To 1. Take out the interior light, reach into
from the raised position, hold the
restore its full range of functions: the aperture and press out the cover
switch in the opening direction until the
1. Move the sliding/tilt sunroof to the 2. Use the Allen key from the car's
roof has reached the desired position.
fully raised position toolkit (see page 160) to move the
When the roof panel is raised, the
2. Hold the switch down for approx. sunroof in the desired direction.
sliding trim is pushed back slightly;
20 seconds.
when the roof is slid open, it moves
with the roof panel. It remains in the
opened position and can be slid if the
roof is not completely open.

Correct seated position Seats 49n
A seated position that suitably reflects Safe travel with seat belt Before adjusting, note:
your requirements is a vital condition of
Only one person should be Do not reposition the driver's seat
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relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In conjunc-
restrained by each seat belt; while the car is in motion. The seat
tion with the seat belts and the airbags,
babies and small children must not could move unexpectedly, leading to
the correct seated position enhances
travel sitting on the lap of an occupant the driver losing control of the car, so
the passive safety of the car's occu-
of the car. The belts should not be that an accident could be caused. Do
pants in the event of an accident. You
twisted and must be positioned firmly not recline the seat back too far when
should therefore observe the following
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over the pelvis and shoulder, as close the car is being driven (this applies in
notes in order to maintain the protective
to the body as possible. They should particular to the front passenger), or
function of the car's safety systems.
not pass over hard or fragile objects in there will be a risk of "submarining"
For additional notes on carrying chil- your pockets. The seat belt must not under the seat belt, so that the belt
dren, see page 61. run across the wearer's neck, nor loses its full protective effect.

should it be trapped or abraded by Do not slide the seats to the rear if the
Correct seated position in relation coming into contact with sharp edges car is standing on a slope, for instance
to airbags or objects. Avoid bulky clothing and a ramp leading to a garage or a steep
remember to tauten the lap belt hill. This could lead to the automatic
Keep your distance from the
frequently where it runs over the seat belt height adjuster becoming
airbags. Always grip the steering
shoulder. In the event of a head-on disconnected. <
wheel on the rim, to minimise the risk of
collision, the lap belt could otherwise
injury to the hands and arms in the
event of the airbag being triggered off.

slide over the hips and injure the lower Adjusting the seats
part of the body. In addition, the
No other persons, pets or objects > Mechanical seat adjustment, see
restraining effect is reduced if the seat
should be held or permitted to remain page 50
belt is slack against the wearer's body.
between the airbags and yourself. Do > Electric seat adjustment, see page 51
Pregnant women should also wear the
not use the front airbag cover on the > Head restraints, see page 53
seat belt, making sure that the lap strap
front passenger's side as a tray, nor > BMW Active seat, see page 53
is well down on the hips and does not
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rest your feet or legs on it. <
press on the abdominal region of the
body. <
The locations of the airbags and addi-
tional notes are given on page 60.
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For details of operating the seat belts,
see page 54.

50n Seat adjustment, mechanical
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Seats, adjusting 3 Seat back Adjusting BMW Sport seat*
1 Forward/back Pull the lever and either apply your In addition, you can adjust the thigh
Pull the lever up and slide the seat to weight to the seat back, or lean support:
the preferred position. forward to relieve it of load

Pull the lever and move the thigh
After releasing the lever, slide the 4 Seat angle (driver's seat only) section until it provides the necessary
seat backwards or forwards very Pull the lever up and move the seat to support.
slightly until it engages correctly the desired angle
The angle of the passenger's seat can
2 Height
also be adjusted.
Pull up the lever and apply your Comply with the adjusting instruc-
weight to the seat or allow it to rise tions on page 49, or there may be
a risk to your personal safety. <

Seat adjustment, electric* 51n
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1 Seat angle (driver's seat only) Adjusting BMW Sport seat* Adjusting BMW Comfort seat*
2 Forward/back In addition, you can adjust the thigh This seat has additional adjustment
support: facilities for

3 Height
Press the switch at the front or rear and 1 Lumbar support
4 Seat back
adjust the position of the thigh support
2 Shoulder support
5 Head restraint height
as preferred.
Lumbar support:
Tilt the head restraint to alter its angle.
The seat back contour can be altered to
Comply with the adjusting instruc- provide more support to the curved
tions on page 49, or there may be (lumbar) section of the spine.
a risk to your personal safety. < The upper edge of the pelvis and the
spinal column are supported, to
encourage an upright but relaxed
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52n Seat adjustment, electric*

> Push the switch forward or back: the 3. Tilt the upper section of the seat
curvature is increased or decreased. back forwards until adequate
> Press the switch at top or bottom: the shoulder support is obtained.
curvature is increased at the top or

Passenger's seat in rest position:
bottom.
1. Tilt the upper part of the seat back
fully to the rear
2. Set the seat angle to a slightly more
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upright position
3. Recline the seat back slightly more to
the rear
4. Tilt the upper section of the seat
back forwards until adequate

Shoulder support: shoulder support is obtained.
Push the switch forward or back: the
angle of the upper part of the seat back Correct the forward/back position
changes. of the seat if necessary to ensure
that the seat belt still passes closely

The adjustable upper section of the
over the wearer's body, otherwise its
seat back supports the shoulder area of
protective action may be affected. <
the seat occupant's body. It enables a
relaxed seat position to be found and
reduces the load on the shoulder
muscles.
To obtain the recommended optimum
settings:
Driver's and front passenger's side:
1. Tilt the upper part of the seat back
fully to the rear
2. Adjust to the most suitable position,
as described on page 49
Head restraints BMW Active seat* 53n
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Adjusting An active change to the seat surface
To adjust height: pull out or push in. helps to avoid strain, back pains in the
Electric height adjustment, see lumbar region and signs of fatigue.
page 51. To activate, press the button.
Adjusting front head restraint angle:
swing forwards or back.
Head restraints reduce the risk of
neck injuries in the event of an
accident.
The head restraint should therefore be
positioned with its centre at approxi-
mately the same height as the ears of
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the seat's occupant.
The centre rear head restraint should
be left fully retracted; if it is pulled, it will
not function correctly. <
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54n Seat belts

The buckle marked "CENTER" is
only to be used by a person occu-
pying the centre rear seat.
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please note the instructions for the
centre rear seat belt on page 128.
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seat back is not properly locked into
position; see page 132. <
If exposed to severe accident
For your own safety loads or damage: have the seat
belt system renewed by BMW Service

Always fasten your seat belt before
and the belt anchorages checked,
every journey, despite the presence of
otherwise their safety function can no
an airbag: the airbags are a comple-
longer be assured. <
mentary safety feature, not a substitute
for the seat belts.
To fasten
the seat belt buckle must be heard to
engage.
To unfasten
1. Press the red button on the catch
2. Hold onto the belt
3. Guide the belt back up to the reel.
As the seat is moved forwards and
back, the upper belt loop is automati-
cally adjusted to the wearer's height.

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Memorising Calling up
1. Ignition key in position 1 or 2 The convenient operating function:
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2. Select the desired seat, outside
1. With the driver's door unlocked and
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mirror and steering wheel positions
opened, or the ignition key turned to
3. Press the EMORY button: the indi-
position 1
cator light in the switch comes on
2. Press the appropriate memory
4. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3: the
button 1, 2 or 3 briefly.
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indicator light goes out.
The positioning movement is inter-
rupted immediately if you operate a
seat adjustment switch or one of the
memory buttons.

The safety function:
You can memorise and call up three
different driver's seat, outside mirror 1. Driver's door closed, ignition key
and (with an electrically adjustable either removed or in position 0 or 2
steering wheel) steering wheel posi- 2. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3 until
tions. The picture shows the buttons on the adjusting procedure has been
the driver's door. completed.
The lumbar support settings are not If the MEMORY button was pressed
memorised. accidentally: press it again; the indi-
cator light goes out.
Do not call up the memory while
the car is in motion, otherwise an
unexpected seat or steering wheel
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56n Seat, mirror and steering wheel position memory* Heated seats*
You can have your car
programmed so that when it is
unlocked with your own personal
remote control your preferred seat,
mirror and steering wheel positions are
obtained automatically. <
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If this Key Memory is used, make
sure before unlocking that the
footwell behind the driver's seat is
unobstructed. Otherwise persons could
be injured or damage caused if the seat
moves back automatically to the previ-

Passenger's side mirror tilt-down The seat cushion and seat back can
ously selected position. <
(parking position) be heated when the ignition key is in
position 2. By pressing the button

1. Move the mirror changeover switch
several times in succession, you can
(arrow) to the "driver's mirror" posi-
obtain different heat outputs.
tion
2. When reverse gear (or automatic Direct switching off is also possible
transmission selector lever position when a higher heat output has been
R) is selected, the passenger's side selected:
mirror tilts down slightly. The road Keep the button pressed in for a longer
surface close to the car (for instance period.
the kerb) is then in the driver's field of
view, for instance while parking the
car.
This automatic function can be
switched off if not required: move the
mirror changeover switch to the
"passenger's side" mirror position.

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Automatic steering wheel

adjustment
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(only in conjunction with seat, mirror
and steering wheel memory ) *

To make it easier to get in and out of
the driver's seat, the steering wheel
automatically rises into its uppermost

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position before returning to the driving
(memory) position.
This automatic system responds to the
ignition key setting and the driver's

door.
Manual Electric*
1. Swing out the clamp lever The steering wheel can be repositioned
2. Move the steering wheel to the in four directions, corresponding to the
preferred reach and angle to suit lever movements.
your seated position
3. Fold the lever back in to clamp the Do not adjust the steering wheel
steering column in the new position. position while the car is in motion,
or an accident may result from any
Do not adjust the steering wheel unexpected movement. <

position while the car is in motion,
or an accident may result from any To memorise steering wheel position,
unexpected movement. < see "Seat, mirror and steering wheel
position memory", page 55.
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58n Steering wheel heating* Mirrors

Adjusting manually
The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-
ally: press the mirror glass at its edges.
To memorise mirror positions, see
"Seat, mirror and steering wheel posi-
tion memory", page 55.

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Convex mirror*
The outer, aspherically curved section
of the mirror displays a larger field of
view, though slightly distorted, than the
inner, convex section. In this way, the

The steering wheel heating is opera- Outside mirrors
view to the rear is extended and the
tional in ignition key position 2. 1 Switch for adjustment in all four
blind spot, as it is known, is reduced in
To switch on and off, press the button. directions
size.
When the steering wheel is being 2 Changeover switch for mirror on
heated, the indicator light in the button other side of car The mirror on the front
is on. 3 Button * for folding the mirrors in and passenger's side is convex and
therefore reflected objects are closer

If your car has a multifunctional steering out
than they appear. It may be difficult to
wheel without steering wheel heating, Press button 3 once to fold the mirrors
estimate the precise distance at which
this position is occupied by the recircu- in and again to fold them out. This can
another vehicle is following your car.
lated air button (see page 20). for example be useful in car washes or
The same applies to the aspherical
narrow streets, or to fold the mirrors
outer section of the mirrors. <
back out into the correct position after
they have been folded in.

Electric mirror heating
Both mirrors are heated automatically in
The mirrors can be folded in at
road speeds of up to approx. ignition key position 2.
10 km/h. <
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To ensure that the mirrors operate
correctly, keep the photo-cells clean
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and do not place any obstructions
(including stickers or permits) between
the inside mirror and the windscreen.

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Inside mirror Inside and door mirrors,
To reduce glare from following vehicles automatic-dip*
after dark, tilt the mirror image by These mirrors are dipped automatically
moving the small lever. and revert automatically to the clear,
Cars with alarm system : * non-dimmed position when you engage
Twist the knob on the underside of the reverse gear or select R.
mirror.
There are two photo-cells in the inside
mirror for this purpose. One photo-cell
is in the mirror glass (arrow), the other
slightly offset on the back of the mirror.
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60n Airbags
For details of the correct seated posi- system's components immediately after
tion, see page 49. it has been triggered off, as there is a
risk of sustaining burns.<

The airbags are not triggered off in
minor accidents, nor if the car rolls Even if all these instructions are
over or is struck from the rear.< complied with, injury to the face, arms
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Never attach any material to the inflating cannot be entirely ruled out,
airbag covers with adhesive, place depending on the circumstances in
material over them or modify them in which an accident occurs. If the car's
any way. Do not dismantle the airbag occupants are unduly sensitive to the
occupant restraint system. If the airbag ignition and inflation noise generated by
occupant restraint system develops the airbag systems, their hearing may
1 Front airbags on the driver's and front
a fault, is shut down out of use or be temporarily affected.
passenger's side
has been triggered off in an accident,
2 Head-level airbags on the driver's have it checked, repaired or dismantled
and front passenger's side (for front only by BMW Service. Never make any
*
and rear ) modifications to the individual compo-
3 Side airbags on the driver's and front nents of the system or its wiring. This
passenger's side (front and rear ) * includes the upholstered covers on the
steering wheel, instrument panel, side
Protective effect panels on front and rear doors and roof
struts as well as down the sides of the

The front airbags protect the driver and
roof liners. Do not remove the steering
front passenger in the event of a frontal
wheel. In order to comply with valid
crash, if the protective action of the
safety regulations, have airbag genera-
seat belts alone would be insufficient.
tors scrapped only by BMW Service.
The head-level and side airbags
Any careless or unskilled interference
provide protection in the event of a
with the system could lead to its failure
side-on collision. The side airbag which
or to accidental triggering off with the
inflates has the effect of supporting the
risk of injury. Avoid touching the
upper body from the side.
Airbags Carrying children in safety 61n
Indicator light For children up to 12 years of age and airbags on the front passenger's side
less than 150 cm (approx. 5 ft) tall, suit- and on changing the belt system on the
The indicator light in the instru-
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able approved restraint systems may front passenger's side.
ment panel confirms that the
have to be installed; comply with local Under no circumstances are child
airbag system is ready to
regulations. restraint systems to be modified, as
operate (from ignition key position 1
their protective effect may otherwise
onwards). Small children up to about 18 months
be impaired.
old can be secured with a rear-facing
System operational:
If the car has rear side airbags, make
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restraint system on the back seats,
> The indicator light comes on briefly sure that any child's seat is installed
using standard seat belts.
and then goes out. correctly and not too near the airbags in
BMW Service can supply suitable child
System defective: the door trim panels. Do not allow the
restraint systems for every age group.
child to lean out of the child's seat
> The indicator light does not come on,

Please comply with the notes in the
towards the door trim, as serious inju-
or installation instructions when using
ries could occur if the airbag were to be
> The indicator light comes on briefly, these products.
triggered off.
goes out briefly and then comes on
Observe the notes on installation and
again. All the seats of your BMW, except
use provided by the manufacturer of
In the event of a fault, have the system for the driver's seat, are suitable
the child restraint system, to uphold its
checked without delay by BMW for the installation of universal child
protective effect. If damaged or
Service, otherwise there is a risk that restraint systems for all age groups,
subjected to strain in an accident, have
the airbags will not be triggered off provided these have been approved for
the child restraint system and possibly
even if a sufficiently severe accident the age group in question. <
the belt system used to secure it,
occurs within the airbag range.
together with other accessory items,
Do not allow children to travel on
renewed by BMW Service and the belt
the front passenger's seat,
anchorages checked. <
including when sitting on the lap of
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another person or wearing a child
restraint system, as there is the risk of
injury if the airbags are triggered off.
BMW Service can provide information
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62n Carrying children in safety
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Integral child's seat* Folding away the child's seat: ISOFIX child seat mounts*
These child's seats, in the two outer Release by pulling the loop forwards saloon
rear seat positions, satisfy the legal and down (arrow). Then press down The ISOFIX child seat mounts are
requirements of ECE Directive R-44 from the top until the child's seat located at the points marked with the
and are suitable for children between engages. arrows, which are not visible from the
about 3 g and 12 years of age outside.
(weighing 15 to 36 kg (33 to 80 lbs) ). Use the integral child's seats only

The illustration shows the rear right seat
For children from approx. 18 months to in conjunction with the head
by way of an example.
3 g years of age (weighing 9 to 18 kg restraints.
When repositioning the car's front Engage the centre rear seat belt in the
(20 to 40 lb)), use these seats in
seats, make sure that the child's feet catch marked "CENTER" and pull the
conjunction with the Comfort seat back
are not trapped. belt away from the child seat mounts.
and impact-absorbing table; these are
available from BMW Service. Never leave children in the car on their
own even when occupying a child's Cars with through-loading

Unfolding the child's seat:
seat. < *
system : connect both sections
Reach under the front of the car's rear
of the centre belt with the small
seat and pull it diagonally up and to the
connecting catch, see page 128. <
rear (arrow). Then press the child's seat
to the rear until it engages in position.

Carrying children in safety 63n
Carefully press the holders through the
parting lines in the cushions at the
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marked points.
For details of installing the ISOFIX
child's seat system, please
consult the separate operating and
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manufacturer. <

To avoid damaging the cushions, BMW ISOFIX child seat mounts*
Service is able to supply an insertion touring
aid * (funnels). Introduce the child seat catches into
Press this insertion aid firmly into the the mounts in the rear seat (arrows) and
parting line between the base cushion push the seat as far back as it will go.
and seat back, so that the two funnels The illustration shows the rear left seat
engage on the ISOFIX brackets in the by way of an example.
seat.
For details of installing the ISOFIX
child's seat system, please
consult the separate operating and
safety instructions supplied by its
manufacturer. <
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64n Carrying children in safety Car Memory, Key Memory

There are "Car Memory" and "Key
Memory" settings, the former relating to
the car itself, the latter to your personal
requirements. You can have two
different basic settings selected if two
people regularly drive the car. This
presupposes that each person has his

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or her own remote control key.
By means of data exchange with the
key, the car identifies the user when the
car is unlocked and performs the
necessary adjustments.
Childproof door locks How it works Coloured adhesive labels are supplied
Insert key into slot on rear door and You have probably wished at times that with the keys so that they can be identi-
turn outwards. individual functions of your car could be fied by the users.
individually selected or adjusted to suit
This door can now only be opened from
your own personal preferences. When
the outside.
developing the car, BMW therefore
"designed in" a number of freely
programmable options for the car,
which BMW Service will gladly adjust
as you wish.
Car Memory, Key Memory 65n
What can be selected Examples for Key Memory:
BMW Service will gladly inform you of > Locking the vehicle after setting off
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the facilities available with Car Memory > Automatic adjustment of the driver's
and Key Memory. A few examples are seat, door mirror and steering wheel
given below. position to the key user's preferred
settings when the car is unlocked

Examples for Car Memory:
> When unlocking, releasing first the
> Various signals to confirm that the car
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driver's door, then the entire vehicle.
has been locked/unlocked
> Deactivating/activating the headlight

At the appropriate points in this
courtesy delay feature
Owner's Handbook you will find
> Activating/deactivating the daytime
this symbol, as an indication that

driving lights.
special settings as described above are
> Adjusting the units of measurement
available.
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for the display of outside temperature
and distance driven on the instrument
panel.
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66n Ignition switch Starting the engine

After the ignition has been switched off Before starting
(ignition key turned back to position 0
> Apply the handbrake
or removed), the radio functions will
> Move the gear lever to neutral (or
remain available for approximately
automatic transmission selector to P)
20 minutes. Switch the radio back on
> At low temperatures, depress the
for these functions.
clutch pedal.
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Automatic transmission cars: do

Never run the engine in an
not move the selector lever away
enclosed space. The exhaust gas
from position P until the engine is
contains carbon monoxide, which is
running (ignition key position 2).
colourless and odourless, but highly
Before the ignition key can be returned
toxic. Inhaling exhaust gas constitutes a
to position 0 or pulled out, the auto-
0 Steering locked severe health risk and can lead to loss
matic transmission selector lever must
of consciousness with fatal conse-
1 Steering released
be moved to position P (interlock). < quences.
2 Ignition switched on/
Do not leave the car unattended with
BMW 520d, 525d, 530d: preheating Steering released the engine running, as it then consti-
3 Starting the engine A slight movement of the steering tutes a considerable potential hazard. <
wheel often makes it easier to turn the
Steering locked key in the ignition from 0 to 1.
The key can only be inserted and Individual electrical consumers can
removed in this position. then operate.
After removing the key, turn the
steering wheel slightly if necessary until
the steering lock engages.

Starting the engine 67n
Cars with spark-ignition engine If the engine does not start at the first Cars with diesel engine
attempt, for instance when it is
Do not press the accelerator pedal When the engine is cold:
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extremely hot or cold:
while starting the engine.
> Hold the ignition key in position 2
> Depress the accelerator pedal
until the preheat indicator light or
Allow the starter motor to run for a halfway while starting the engine.
display goes out
reasonable time, but for no more
Cold starts at very low ambient temper- > Start the engine.
than about 20 seconds. As soon as the
atures (below approx. 15 6) at high At extremely low temperatures, the
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engine fires, release the ignition key.
altitude (more than 1,000 m (approx. starter motor may have to be run for
BMW 535iA, 540iA:
3,250 ft) above sea level): up to 40 seconds.
Your BMW is equipped with a conven-
> On the first occasion, take longer When the engine is warm:
ient-start system. It is sufficient to turn
over the starting operation (approx.
the ignition key briefly to position 3 (to > The preheat indicator light or display

10 seconds)
operate the starter motor), then to does not come on. Start the engine
release it. immediately.

Excessively lengthy or frequent
The starter then runs automatically for a Movement of the accelerator pedal has
operation of the starter motor at
predetermined period, and cuts out as no influence on the starting process.
short intervals can result in damage to
soon as the engine has started.
the catalytic converter. < Do not allow the engine to warm up at a
If the battery voltage is low, automatic
standstill, but drive off as soon as
starting cannot be activated, or the
Make sure that when driving the possible, using moderate engine
function is interrupted. The engine can
car, standing with the engine speeds.
be jump started (see page 173). <
running or when parking, no easily Bleeding the fuel system: even if the
flammable material (hay, grass, leaves fuel tank has been run dry, the fuel
Do not warm up the engine with the car
etc.) comes into contact with the hot system does not normally need to be
at a standstill; it is preferable to set off
exhaust system. It could ignite and bled.
straight away, driving at moderate
cause a fire, with the risk of severe
engine speeds. If you nevertheless encounter difficul-
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injuries or damage. <
ties in starting the engine:
> Run the starter motor for approx.
20 seconds.
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68n Stopping the engine Handbrake

Turn the ignition key back to 1 or 0. In exceptional cases, if the hand-
brake has to be used to slow or

BMW 520d, 525d, 530d:
stop the car, do not pull the lever up too
When the engine is cold, a fuel-burning
hard. Keep the knob on the lever held in
auxiliary heater is used to warm the
all the time.
car's interior more rapidly. Its exhaust
Too violent an application of the hand-
fumes are discharged under the door
brake could over-brake the rear wheels
sill on the driver's side.
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and cause the rear of the car to skid.
If the engine is stopped before it has
The brake lights do not come on when
reached its regular operating tempera-
the handbrake is applied.
ture, the auxiliary heater continues to
Manual-gearbox cars:
run for a short time, and therefore
When parking on a slope, apply the
produces exhaust fumes.
handbrake, because even engaging
The handbrake is primarily intended for
first or reverse gear may not reliably
Never remove the ignition key preventing a stationary vehicle from
prevent the car from rolling away.
while the car is still moving, as rolling away, and acts on the rear
Automatic transmission cars:
otherwise the steering lock will engage. wheels.
Select position P. <
When leaving the car, always remove
the ignition key and lock the ignition

Applying
To prevent corrosion or an imbalance
lock.
The lever engages automatically and between the brakes on the right and left
Manual-gearbox cars:
the indicator light on the instrument side, apply the handbrake lightly from
When parking on a slope, apply the
panel lights up in ignition key time to time when coasting to a stand-
handbrake, because even engaging
position 2, see page 18. still, for instance at traffic lights,
first or reverse gear may not reliably
provided that it is safe to do so.
prevent the car from rolling away.
Releasing
Automatic transmission cars:
Select position P. < Raise slightly, press the knob and move
the lever down.

Manual gearbox 69n
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Reverse BMW 540i
Engage only when the car is standing When selecting a gear in the 5th/
still. When the gear lever is pressed to 6th gear plane, always press the
the left, a slight resistance has to be lever to the right, to avoid accidentally
overcome. selecting a gear in the 3rd/4th plane of
the gate. <

The reversing lights then come on auto-
matically in ignition key position 2.
Never try to prevent the car from
rolling back on an uphill gradient
by slipping the clutch; always apply the
handbrake. A clutch that is allowed to
slip will wear rapidly. <
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You can either drive the car as with a Selector lever positions Moving the selector lever
conventional automatic transmission, or P R N D M/S + An interlock prevents selector lever
shift between gears yourself. positions R and P from being engaged
If you move the selector lever from Starting the engine inadvertently. To override the interlock,
position D to the left, into the M/S lever press the button on the front side of the
The engine can only be started in posi-
plane, this will activate automatic-trans- selector lever knob (arrow).
tions P or N.
mission shift programs that will appeal
The gear display differs according to
to those who wish to adopt a more Before moving the selector lever
your car's equipment specification (see
enthusiastic driving style. As soon as away from P or N with the car at a
pictures).
you move the lever in the "+" or "" standstill, you must press the brake
direction, the Steptronic transmission's pedal down to release the lever (shift-
manual gear shift mode is activated. If lock).
you wish to return to fully automatic Keep the brake pedal pressed down
gear shifts, move the lever back to the until ready to move away, so that the
right, to position D. car does not creep forwards (or back-
wards as the case may be) with the
gear engaged. <

Automatic transmission with Steptronic* 71n
Before leaving the car with the P Park

engine running, move the auto-
Engage only when the car is standing
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matic transmission selector lever to
still. The driven wheels are locked.
position P or N and apply the hand-
brake to prevent the car from moving.

R Reverse
Do not leave the car unattended with
Engage only when the car is standing
the engine running, as this constitutes a
still.
potentially severe accident risk. <
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N Neutral
Select only if the journey is interrupted
for a fairly long time.

M/S Manual mode and
D Drive (automatic shift position)
Sport program
Use this position for all normal driving.
When changing from D to M/S, the
All forward gears are available.
Sport program is activated and D S
displayed on the instrument panel.

"Kick-down"
This position is recommended if it is
In "kick-down" position, you achieve intended to make full use of the car's
maximum acceleration and top speed available performance.
in position D.
When the lever is next moved, the auto-
Press the accelerator pedal down
matic transmission will switch from the
beyond the regular full-throttle position;
Sport program to the manual-shift
increased resistance will be felt.
mode. If you press the lever briefly in
the "+" direction, the transmission shifts
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up; if you press it in the "" direction, a
downshift takes place. The gear display
reads 1 to 5 or M 1 to M 5 according to
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72n Automatic transmission with Steptronic* Turn indicator/flasher

ATC performs up- and down-shifts only Shift electronics
at a suitable engine or road speed; for
If the warning light comes on or
example, it will not shift down if the
the message "TRANS. FAIL-
resulting engine speed would be too
SAFE PROG" appears in the
high. The instrument panel shows the
Check Control, an automatic transmis-
selected gear briefly, followed by the
sion malfunction has occurred.
gear actually in use.
All lever positions can still be selected,
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but in the forward positions only certain
For rapid acceleration in the
gears are actually available when the
manual-shift mode for example
car is driven.
when overtaking shift down manually
or use the kick-down to shift to a lower Avoid excessive loads, and take the car
gear.< to the nearest BMW Service.

1 High beam headlights (blue indicator
light)
The selector lever can only be moved Do not work in the engine
from M/S to the positions P, R and N if compartment with the selector 2 Headlight flasher (blue indicator light)
it has first been moved back to D. lever in a driving position, in case the 3 Flashing turn indicators (green
car begins to move unexpectedly. < repeater lights with rhythmic ticking
of flasher relay)
Towing, tow-starting and jump-starting:
see pages 173, 175.

To indicate a turn briefly
Move the lever lightly, only as far as
the first detent. It will cancel when
released.
If the indicator light of the turn
indicator repeater flashes and the
relay ticks more rapidly than usual, a
flashing turn indicator has failed; if
towing a trailer, the failed light could be
on the trailer. <

Wipers 73n
Intermittent operation or Deactivate the rain sensor in an
rain sensor* automatic car wash, otherwise the
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car's wipers may operate and be
Intermittent operation:
damaged. <
Using knurled wheel 7 you can select
four intermittent wipe intervals.

Normal wiper speed
The wipe speed is also varied automati-
The wipers change over automatically
cally, according to road speed.
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to the intermittent wipe mode when the
Rain sensor:
car comes to a standstill (not on cars
The rain sensor is mounted on the
with rain sensor).
windscreen, directly ahead of the inside
mirror.
Fast wiper speed

Activating the rain sensor:
0 Parked position of wipers The wipers switch to normal speed
From ignition key position 1, move the
1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor * lever to setting 1. In any event, the
when the car comes to a standstill (not
on cars with rain sensor).

2 Normal wiper speed wipers will now cross the windscreen
once.
3 Fast wiper speed
Windscreen washer
4 Flick wipe You can leave the lever in setting 1 all
Fluid from the washer tank is sprayed
the time, then all you need to do is to
5 Windscreen washer on to the windscreen and the wipers
activate the rain sensor from ignition
6 Intensive cleaning * key position 1.
are operated for a short time.
7 Knurled wheel for controlling the Turn knurled wheel 7 briefly.

Intensive cleaning*
intermittent wipe intervals and the To vary the sensitivity of the rain
Same as 5, but intensive cleaning fluid
sensitivity of the rain sensor sensor:
is first sprayed on to the windscreen.
Turn knurled wheel 7.
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Changing the wiper blades: see
Deactivating the rain sensor:
page 160.
Move lever to position 0.
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74n Wipers
Headlight cleaning* Programming is cancelled:
If the headlights are switched on, they > By moving the lever to position 0 for
are automatically cleaned as well on approx. 10 seconds, or
each fifth occasion that the windscreen > When the engine is switched off.
washer 5 or the intensive cleaning

When the rear window is opened, its
system 6 is operated.
wiper is switched off. After closing the
window it then has to be restarted if
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The driver should only operate the
required.
washers and cleaning equipment
To renew the wiper blade, see
if certain that the fluid will not freeze to
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the windscreen and interfere with the
view ahead. Antifreeze should therefore
be added to the fluid; see page 150. Rear window wiper touring
Do not run the washer systems if the
0 Parked position of rear window wiper
fluid reservoirs are empty, or the
1 The rear window wiper operates
washer pump will be damaged. <
intermittently. When reverse gear is
engaged, the wiper operates conti-

Windscreen washer jets
nuously
The windscreen washer jets are auto-
2 Rear window washer
matically heated when the ignition key
is in position 2. You can program the desired wipe
interval:
> Move the lever briefly from position 0
to position 1 and back
> The time which elapses before
switching on again (from 0 to 1) is
the programmed wipe interval (max.
30 seconds).
Cruise control* 75n
Above about 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph), Activating the system Maintaining and memorising
you can memorise and call up the car's speed, accelerating
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road speed.
You can use the cruise control if the From ignition key position 2:
Press button (+) briefly:
system is activated with the engine Press the button; the indicator light in
The car's actual speed is maintained
running. the instrument panel (see page 19)
and memorised. Each time the button is
comes on. You can then use the cruise
pressed briefly again, road speed is
control.
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increased by approx. 1 km/h.
Do not use the cruise control on Hold button (+) pressed
twisting roads, in heavy traffic The car accelerates without the accel-
which prevents a constant speed from erator pedal being touched. As soon as

being maintained or if the road surface you release the switch, the speed the
is slippery (snow, rain, ice) or loose car has reached will be maintained and
(stones, sand).< memorised.
Deactivating the system If engine braking alone is insuffi-
cient on a downhill gradient, the
controlled speed may be exceeded. It
Press the button as often as necessary may also prove impossible to maintain
until the indicator light in the instrument with the available engine power on
panel goes out. uphill gradients.<

The cruise control is also deactivated
when the ignition key is turned to posi-
tion 0.
Data
The memorised speed is deleted.
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76n Cruise control*

Decelerating Cancelling the cruise control Calling up memorised speed
Press button () briefly: When activated, press button: the indi- Press the button:
Every time you press the button, road cator light remains lit. You can re-acti- The speed last memorised is recalled
speed drops by approx. 1 km/h if the vate cruise control as required, by and maintained once it has been
cruise control is already in use. calling up the speed last memorised. reached again.
Hold button () pressed: In addition, you interrupt the cruise
The car slows down by automatically control function automatically:
closing the throttle if the cruise control

> When braking
is already in use. As soon as you
> When operating the clutch or when
release the switch, the speed the car
moving the automatic transmission
has reached will be maintained and
selector lever from D to N
memorised.
> If the selected speed is exceeded or
not reached for a lengthy period, for
instance by depressing the acceler-
ator pedal.
Trip distance recorder/outside temperature display 77n
Ice warning
If the outside temperature drops to
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approx. +3 6, a warning signal is
heard and the display flashes for a short
time.
Please note that despite the ice

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warning, ice may occur on the
roads at temperatures above +3 6, for
example on bridges or in shade. <

1 Odometer (distance recorder) Outside temperature display
2 Trip distance recorder The outside temperature is displayed
from ignition key position 1 on.

3 Outside temperature display
You can change the unit of measure-
Odometer (distance recorder) ment (6/ 7) by
You can activate the displays shown in 1. Pressing the button (arrow) in ignition
this illustration in ignition key position 0 key position 1 and holding it down,
by pressing the button (arrow) on the 2. Then turning the ignition key to 0.
instrument panel.
See also page 84.
The layout of the displays differs
according to your car's equipment.
Trip distance recorder
Data
To reset to zero, press the knob (arrow)
in ignition key position 1 or beyond.
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Never allow the engine to run in the red Shows momentary fuel consumption. The warning light comes on briefly as
zone of the revolution counter. This enables you to check how an operating check when the ignition is
economical and environmentally switched on.

In this zone the fuel supply is inter-
friendly your current driving style is.
rupted to protect the engine. When the warning light comes on, there
When the car is halted, the needle are approx.
moves back to zero.

>8 l (1.8 gal) BMW 520i, 523i, 525i,
530i, 520d, 525d,
530d
>10 l (2.2 gal) BMW 535i, 540i
of fuel left in the tank.
Fuel tank capacity: see page 191.

Fuel gauge Coolant thermometer 79n
If the car is at an angle for some time, Between the coloured zones
for example on a long mountain road,
Normal operating temperature. The
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the display may vary slightly.
needle may move up as far as the start
of the red zone.

Add fuel in good time, to avoid the
Checking coolant level: see page 152.
risk of running the tank dry and
causing damage to the engine or the
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Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at
moderate engine and road speeds.
Red
The warning light * comes on briefly as
an operating check when the ignition is
switched on.
If the warning light comes on while the
car is being driven or if the message
"COOLANT TEMPERATURE" appears
*
in the Check Control : the engine is too
hot. Switch it off at once and allow to
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80n Service Interval indicator

Red LED Clock symbol
The service routine is overdue. Shows that brake fluid renewal is due.
Periods during which the battery
was disconnected are ignored by
the display.
Make sure that brake fluid is renewed

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every two years, regardless of whether
this is confirmed by the display. See
also page 154. <
The display layout varies according to
your car's equipment specification.
Green light-emitting diodes

The fewer are on, the sooner the next
service will be due.
Yellow LED
This lights up in conjunction with
OILSERVICE or INSPECTION.
A service routine is due. Make arrange-
ments with BMW Service.

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Graphic display Alphanumeric display* Priority 1
The following instructions and status Clear-text instructions and reminders These displays appear immediately,
messages are depicted as symbols and are shown in ignition key position 2 and accompanied by a gong signal and by
sound a gong from ignition setting 2. beyond. A gong signal is always heard flashing fault display symbols 1. If
They remain on display until the faults at the same time. several faults occur at the same time,
have been remedied: they are displayed in succession. The
1 Symbol that a warning is present
1 Check low- and high-beam head- displays remain in force until the faults
2 Display
lights and parking lights have been rectified, and cannot be
3 CHECK key erased with CHECK button 3:
2 Top up washer fluid goes out after
The system malfunction displays are > "RELEASE PARKINGBRAKE"
approx. 1 minute
divided into two priority categories: > "COOLANT TEMPERATURE"
3 Door open
The temperature is too high. Stop the
4 Luggage compartment lid/tailgate
car immediately and switch off the
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open
engine; see page 152
5 Check rear light or brake light. A > "STOP! ENGINE OILPRESS"
defective third (centre) brake light is Engine oil pressure has dropped too
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indicated by the upper symbol low. Stop the car immediately and
switch off the engine; see pages 17,

At the end of a journey, when the driver's
150
door is opened, the LIGHTS ON signal
may be heard without any visual display.

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> "CHECK BRAKE FLUID" Priority 2 > "SET TYRE PRESSURE" *
The level is close to the minimum The RDC has accepted the prevailing
These faults or reminders are shown for
mark. Add fluid at the earliest oppor- tyre pressure as the nominal value it
20 seconds in ignition key position 2
tunity; see page 154. Have the cause has to monitor.
and beyond. After the text displays
of brake fluid loss traced and rectified See pages 105
have gone out, symbols remain visible
by BMW Service
to indicate that there are fault
> "CHECK TYRE PRESSURE" *
> "TYRE DEFECT" * messages in the Check Control.
Check the tyre pressure at the next
Immediately reduce speed and stop, available opportunity (refuelling stop)

CHECK button 3 can be used to display
avoid harsh braking and hectic and correct to the specified levels.
the messages again.
steering wheel motion. See pages 106
> "BOOTLID OPEN"
See page 106 > "TYRECONTROL INACTIVE" *
Display only appears when car is
> "SELFLEVEL SUSP. INACT" * Temporary fault in RDC or system
driven away from a standstill for the
Have the car checked by the nearest fault, refer to page 106
first time
BMW Service; see page 105 > "CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS"
> "DOOR OPEN"
> "FUEL INJECT.SYSTEM" * A bulb has failed or there is a fault in
Display appears when the car has
Have the problem examined by BMW the electrical circuit; see pages 164
reached a given (low) speed
Service. and 172 or consult BMW Service
> "SPEED LIMIT" * > "FASTEN SEAT BELTS" * > CHECK LOWBEAM LIGHTS
The indicator light with seat belt
Displayed whenever you are CHECK PARK LIGHTS
symbol also comes on
exceeding the legal speed limit in a CHECK TAIL LIGHTS
> "PRE-HEATING"*
given country or the speed limit that CHECK FRONT FOGLAMPS *
Do not start the engine until the
you have entered, see page 89. CHECK REAR FOGLIGHTS
display has gone out
CHECK NUMPLATE LIGHT
> "WASHER FLUID LOW"
CHECK TRAILER LIGHTS *
Restore the correct level at the
CHECK HIGHBEAM LIGHT
earliest opportunity; see page 150
CHECK REVERSE LIGHTS
> "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV"
In each case a bulb may have failed
The oil level has fallen to the absolute
or the electrical circuit may have a
minimum level; add engine oil at the
fault. See page 161 onwards and
next opportunity, see page 150. Do
page 172 or consult BMW Service
not continue for more than approx.
50 km (approx. 30 miles) without
adding oil
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> "TRANS FAILSAFE PROG" * Messages displayed at the end Check Control test
Have the car checked by the nearest of a journey Press the CHECK button 3 in ignition
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BMW Service; see page 72
All malfunctions which have been indi- key position 2:
> "CHECK BRAKE LININGS"
cated during a journey are displayed The display should show CHECK
Have the brake pads checked by
again in succession when the ignition CONTROL OK.
BMW Service; see page 144
key is turned back to position 0.
There are no malfunctions in the
> "CHECK COOLANT LEVEL"
The following information is also systems monitored.
Coolant level is too low and should
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provided if appropriate:
be topped up at the earliest opportu-
nity; see page 152 > "LIGHTS ON" Computer

> "ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG" * Warning at end of journey, when For a description of the on-board
Fault in the engine electronics. The driver's door is opened computer, see pages 84 and 89 and the

electronics will allow you to continue > "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV" "Operating Instructions for On-Board
your journey at reduced engine Add engine oil at the earliest oppor- Computer".
output and engine speed. tunity (when refuelling); see
Please arrange for the problem to be page 150. You can also have Check Control
examined by BMW Service. messages and computer informa-

After the ignition key has been removed
> "Outside temperature 5.0 6" tion displayed in another language. <
and the display has gone out, you can
This is an example of the display. The call up CHECK CONTROL displays for
actual value is shown at an outside up to approx. three minutes by pressing
temperature of +3 6 or below; see the CHECK button. If there are several
also page 77. displays, the CHECK button must be
pressed more than once.
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84n Computer
The average speed display ignores any
stationary periods where the engine
was switched off.
Clearing the display

If you press the button in the turn indi-
cator lever briefly while average speed

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is displayed, the computer display can
be switched off.
Recalculating
If you hold the button down longer, the
Calling up functions Outside temperature and average average values displayed for fuel
Using the button in the turn indicator fuel consumption consumption and road speed are recal-
lever, from ignition key position 1, you You can vary the unit of measurement culated, starting from this point in time.
can call up computer information in the (6/ 7 ) used to display the outside The engine must be running.
instrument panel display unit. Every temperature by
time you press the button towards the

1. Pressing and holding down the reset
On-board computer with alphanu-
steering column, another function is
button for the trip distance display
meric display*
displayed on screen (i.e. scrolling func- If your car has Check Control with
(odometer)
tion). alphanumeric display, the on-board
2. Then turning the ignition key to 0.
The sequence of displays is: computer that belongs to it is described

See also page 77.
Ambient temperature, average fuel from page 89 and in the separate
"Operating Instructions for On-Board

consumption, range, average road
Operating range and average
speed. Computer".
speed
From ignition key position 1, the most
The range is calculated on the basis of
recent setting appears on the display.
the previous driving style and condi-
The layout of the displays differs tions.
according to your car's equipment.

Multi-Information Display (MID)* 85n
Central display
The MID is used for the central display
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and control of the following on-board
systems:
> Digital clock (e. g. time, date)

> Audio systems (radio, cassette, CD)
> Computer (e. g. fuel consumption,
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range before refueling)
> Telephone (e. g. dialling)
The following pages contain explana-
tions and operating instructions for the

digital clock, the computer and the tele-
1 Function key for audio systems 6 Display for input and call-up keys.
phone. Operation of the audio systems
and the on-board computer is 2 Function key for telephone * Depending on the operating mode,
the relevant functions and alternative

described in the separate operating 3 Indicator light for auxiliary heater/
choices are displayed above the keys
instruction booklets. independent ventilation control*
7 Input and call-up keys for operation
> Lights up when a switch-on time
of the various on-board systems
Unrealistic numerical inputs are has been programmed
not accepted. If the power supply > Flashes during operation
is interrupted, all the stored data are
4 Function key for digital clock and
erased. After restoring the power
computer
supply, the time and possibly also the
5 Display used by the various on-board
switch-on times for auxiliary heater/
systems
independent ventilation control,
distance and speed limit values must
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86n Digital clock in MID*

Only make inputs when the car is Altering the time display Altering the date display
standing still to avoid endan-
gering yourself or other road users. <

Press the left of the key. Press the left of the key.
To call up time or date
Press the left of the key.

Press the right of the key: Press.
Display shows: The dots flash in the display.
To alter the setting:
Press the right of the key:

You can have the time shown as a 12-
Dots and the word DATE flash on the
or 24-hour clock display, and the date
Press at left or right, or hold the key
display.
in Imperial order.
down.
To alter the setting:
To change the display:
To store the input:
Press at left or right, or hold the key

Press the right of the key.
down.
If the 12-hour clock display is in use,
To store the input:
AM or PM appears after the time.
The clock takes leap years into account
and therefore does not have to be reset
manually.
Digital clock in MID* 87n
Reminder signal Stopwatch To start the stopwatch function:
You can program a reminder signal The stopwatch functions are only
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(Memo) to be heard every hour, so that available on cars without an
you are sure not to miss a news auxiliary fuel-burning heater.

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broadcast .
To take an intermediate time reading:
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Press.

Press.
Press:
MEMO OFF appears in the display for Display shows:

Press:
input and call-up keys and the sound-
The stopwatch display can be seen
wave symbol appears at the top right of
counting up; the stopwatch continues
the display.
to run.
A signal is then heard 15 seconds
To halt the stopwatch:
before each hour.
The stopwatch is halted when the
ignition switch is turned back to 0,
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but starts to run again when the ignition
key is turned to 1.
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88n Digital clock in MID*

Entering switch-on times for To input the time: To activate/deactivate the time:
auxiliary heater/independent
ventilation control*
You can enter two different switch-on
Press at left or right, or hold the key Press twice.
times.
down.
After 30 minutes, the heating and venti-
lation shut down automatically. To confirm the input: Direct switching on/off of the
auxiliary heater/independent
Please note the instructions
ventilation control*
starting on page 120 on use of the The independent heating/ventila-
auxiliary heater/independent ventila- Press the right of the key. tion function can only be called up
tion control.< The activated time is marked with an in ignition key position 1. <
asterisk.
Press the left of the key. Press the left of the key.
The switch-on times remain stored until
cancelled by a new input.
You can change switch-on times that Press.

Press at left/right.
have already been memorised by
Display shows: or
making a new time input as described
above.
When the switch-on time is active, the
LED comes on in the MID. During actual Press.

operation of the heating/ventilation, the
LED flashes. The LED goes out when
the system is switched off.
Display flashes, e. g. TIME 1.

Computer in MID* 89n
Selecting units of measurement Speed limit Display shows:
Only make inputs when the car is Speed limit input:
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standing still to avoid endan-
You can input the road speed at which
gering yourself or other road users. < you wish to hear and see a reminder Input the limit by pressing the function
signal: a signal is heard, the LIMIT keys.

The computer calculates and memo-
inscription flashes and, with the Check
To correct an input:
rises data from the start of the journey
*
Control with alphanumeric display , the
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onwards.
memorised speed limit appears briefly
Information can also be called up in the
in the instrument panel.
display by remote control; see page 93.
The speed limit reminder is only Press the left of the key and repeat the
Information can be displayed either in input.
repeated if the car has in the meantime

metric or in Imperial units of measure-
been driven at least 5 km/h (approx. To store the input:
ment.
3 mph) slower.
Press the right of the key. Press the right of the key.
Press the left of the key; changeover

Press.
takes place each time the key is
pressed.
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90n Computer in MID*

Memorising actual speed as limit value: Distance from destination To correct an input:
The distance still to be covered before
you reach your destination is displayed.

This is of course only possible if you
Press the left of the key and repeat the
entered the entire distance before
input.
starting the journey.
To store the input:
To make the input:
Press.

Checking memorised value:

Press the right of the key twice.
Deactivating the speed limit:


Display shows:
Press.
The LIMIT display goes out, but the
memorised value is not lost and can be

You can input the distance by pressing
re-activated by pressing the LIMIT key.
the function keys.
Estimated time of arrival Range Fuel consumption

When you have input the distance from The distance which the car should You can have the average fuel
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your destination, you can obtain an cover on the remaining fuel in the tank consumption displayed for two different
estimated time of arrival display which is displayed. distances, for example a complete
is continuously updated by the journey and part of the journey .
computer according to your progress.

To start the calculation, select the func-
Press the right of the key. tion with the engine running.
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Press:

The display shows the probable range.

Press the left or right of the key:
The estimated time of arrival is If the range falls below 50 km
The display will show the average fuel
displayed. (approx. 30 miles), add fuel to the
consumption.
tank to avoid the risk of damage to the
engine or the catalytic converter. < To restart the fuel consumption calcula-
tion:
The computer only registers added fuel
if the quantity exceeds six litres
(1.3 Imp. gal).

Press the left or right of the key.
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92n Computer in MID*

Speed Extended immobiliser function To store the input:
You can obtain a display of the car's You can enter a code which has to be
average speed. input on future occasions before the
engine can be started.

To start the calculation, select the func-
tion with the engine running. If the code is not available or has been
Turn the ignition key back to 0.
forgotten, emergency deactivation is
Deactivating the code:
possible; see next page.
Press the right of the key. When you are asked to input the code
Selecting and activating code:
(ignition key in position 1 or 2):
> Input the code at the function keys.

Press:
The display shows the average speed.

To recalculate the speed:
Press the left of the key. After the code has been input correctly
and confirmed with the SET key, the

Display shows:
time display appears.
Enter the code at the function keys.
To correct an input:
Press the left of the key and repeat the
input.
After three incorrect code inputs, or To have all the available information
three attempts to start the engine displayed, press
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without a code input, the alarm will
> The button on the indicator lever until
sound for 30 seconds on cars fitted
the display shows PROG 1
with an alarm.
> The SET key.
Emergency deactivation:
To obtain individual items of informa-
If you have forgotten the code, proceed tion, press the button in briefly as often
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as follows: as necessary.
1. Disconnect the battery (the alarm will
sound on cars with an alarm system),
wait approx. 2 minutes and then

reconnect it
2. Turn the ignition key to position 1.

Remote control
The time display will count down for The button in the flashing turn indicator
the next ten minutes lever can be used to select the items of
3. After ten minutes, start the engine. computer information which are to be
displayed.
If the code becomes available To do this, press:

again in the meantime, it can be
> The button on the indicator lever until
input during the waiting period after
the display shows PROG 1
pressing the CODE key. < > The MID keys in the order in which
you wish the information to be
displayed.
Each time an entry is stored, the
program number appears on the
Data
display.
To terminate the selection procedure:
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94n Telephone operation via MID*

Telephone operation using MID
Using the MID, you can carry out the
following telephone functions quickly
and directly:
> Emergency call

> Dialling by name
> One-touch dialling
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> Dialling by entering phone number

> Notepad function.
You can also call up information on the
reception level, duration of call and call
charges, and read SMS messages.

Displays and operating elements 5 Function key for telephone operation
These functions will operate provided
1 Rotary control for on/off, setting the 6 Function keys for the menu bar
you have stored the relevant items in
volume in audio mode and the tele-
7 Display for entry and query keys the telephone (services menu, call
phone hands-free mode
meter) using the handset or have acti-
2 Search key vated the necessary functions.
3 Display used by the various on-board The telephone can be operated using
systems the MID from ignition key position 1.
4 Indicator light for telephone
operation
> Red, the telephone cannot be used

> Green, connection has been made
Flashing: only emergency calls can
be made
> Yellow, telephone is logged onto a
different network
Telephone operation via MID* 95n
Activating telephone operation Emergency call Entering your PIN code

It is also possible to make an emer- The system asks you to enter your
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gency call in the GSM network without PIN code when it is switched on
having entered the SIM card or code. (PIN = Personal Identification Number).
According to the symbols in the display,
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either insert the card into the handset
or enter the code. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLR SET

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The display asks for the PIN code.
As an example, the following appears in
the display: > Enter the digits of your PIN code one
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CLR
SOS
C

Ignore everything in the display and
Press the left of the key if you need to
press:
correct an entry.
SOS
C CLR
C
and then
Press the right of the key to confirm the
entry.
To end an emergency call:
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Dialling by name To call up further names: Dialling via the TOP-8 function
Using this function, you can call up the
eight names or phone numbers that you

Press at left/right. dial most frequently. You can only use
As an example, the following appears in this function if you have memorised
Further names are shown in alphabet-
the display: these names or phone numbers on your
ical order.
3:42PM SIM card and if you have already called
the subscribers in question.

MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD SOS
It is necessary to have memorised the
relevant names with their numbers on Press the right of the key.
the SIM card.
To call up names: the display:
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C
BILL CHRIS MIKE SANDY SOS
The names appear in alphabetical
the display:
order. In order to call up further names
DIR.? 3:42PM (max. 4):
ANNE MIKE JULIA TOM SOS
To call the subscriber JULIA, for

example, press:
JULIA
C
and then

To call up further functions: One-touch dialling The following appears in the display:
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Press at left/right. Enter the appropriate one-touch dialling
If you have already made phone calls
number with the 0 9 keys.
If a name has not been used very using the names or phone numbers
often recently, it is automatically To correct your entry:
from the SIM card, the following
removed from the TOP-8 list and has appears in the display, for example:
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to be dialled using the "Dialling by
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name" function. Press the left or right of the key and
OTTO PAULA ROBERT SANDRA SOS
continue counting or overwrite the
digits.

To call up a specific one-touch dialling
number using the search key:
The following appears in the display:

3:42PM If no name is found under the one-
MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD SOS touch dialling number that you have
called up, the following appears in the

It is necessary to have memorised the
display:
corresponding names and phone
numbers on the SIM card. The one-

LOCATION EMPTY! 3:42PM
touch dialling number is identical to the 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
memory location.
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To enter a one-touch dialling number:
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Press.

Dialling by phone number CLR Notepad function
You can also enter a new number in the
notepad memory during a phone call

Keep the left of the key pressed down:
and in this way store it on the SIM card.
the entire number is deleted.
To call up a certain phone number
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using the search key:
MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD SOS Press the right of the key.
NUMBER Press at left/right. 3:42PM

You can use the search key to display MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD SOS
the ten numbers last dialled, and then
Press.
dial one of them.
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLR SET Press.
Enter the appropriate phone number The following appears in the display:
with the 0 9 keys. NOTE PAD? 3:42PM

To correct your entry: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLR SET
CLR Enter the appropriate phone number
with the 0 9 keys.
Press the left of the key briefly, the To correct your entry:
digits are deleted one at a time. CLR SET

C
Press the left of the key briefly, the
digits are deleted one at a time.

CLR C SET Additional functions To call up the charge display:
METER
C
You can call up the following informa-
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tion from all telephone functions:
Keep the left of the key pressed down,
the entire number is deleted. > Reception signal

The individual charge for the current
Memorising phone numbers:
> Call charges and
call and the total charge are displayed.
> Call duration (assuming that charges
SET
C have been selected)
To call up duration of call:
TIMER
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C
> Reading SMS messages.
Call up the number directly from the

Press the right of the key. The duration of the current call is
memory:
displayed. By pressing the SIGNAL key,

NOTE PAD The following appears in the display:
C 3:42PM
the reception signal is shown again.
To return to the initial function:

MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD SOS
Press and then, to dial
,
C
SIGNAL: 3:42PM
METER TIMER SMS
The reception signal is always displayed
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first after a number has been dialled.
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Reading SMS messages 1 C 2 Calling the sender back
SMS With message displayed:
C Press to display the memorised
message.
Press. Press the left of the key to dial the
sender.
The menu line shows memorised
messages. The * symbol indicates
messages that have not yet been read. Press the right of the key to display the Erasing message
next line of text;
3:42PM CLR
Press the left of the key to display the
1 2 *3 4* previous line of text.
Press and hold in the left of the key for
If more than 10 messages are memo-
CLR more than 3 seconds; the message
rised:
being displayed will be erased.
Press the right of the key to display the
Press the right of the key; the next message overview.
memorised messages will be shown;
Press the left of the key to return to
earlier messages.
Park Distance Control (PDC)* 101n
The principle Audible warning signals

PDC assists you when manoeuvring The distance from an obstruction is
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into a parking space. Audible warning indicated by a higher intermittent
signals indicate when the car is audible signal for the front end, and a
approaching an obstacle. Four ultra- lower-pitched intermittent audible
sonic sensors in the front and four in signal for the rear end. The closer the
the rear bumper measure the distance car approaches the obstruction, the
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from the nearest object. The range of more rapid the sequence of signals.
the sensors at the front of the car and at When the distance is less than 30 cm
the two rear corners ends approx. (approx. 12 in), the signal becomes
60 cm (approx. 2 ft) away from the continuous.
bumper. The centre sensors at the rear

The signal is interrupted after approx.
have a range of approx. 1.50 m (approx. Switching on manually 3 seconds if you are driving parallel to a
5 ft).
Press the button, the indicator light wall.
If the car is towing a trailer, the rear comes on. The system has developed a malfunc-
sensors clearly cannot supply sensible
After a distance of approx. 50 m tion if:
signals and therefore remain switched
(approx. 164 ft) has been covered or a The indicator light flashes and a contin-
off.
speed of approx. 30 km/h (approx. uous tone is emitted briefly
20 mph) is exceeded, the system is de- > When you switch on PDC at the
Automatic function activated and the indicator light goes button
In ignition key position 2, the system is out. Switch the system on again as > When you engage reverse or selector
activated automatically after approx. 1 necessary. lever position R for the first time after
second when reverse gear is selected
switching on the ignition
or the automatic transmission selector Switching off manually > If the malfunction occurs while PDC
lever moved to R.
Press the button again. is active.
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Switch off the system and have the
cause of the malfunction rectified by
BMW Service.
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102n Park Distance Control (PDC)* ASC+T/DSC*

PDC is no substitute for your Keep the sensors clean and free Automatic Stability Control plus
personal assessment of obstruc- from ice, so that they always Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
tions. The sensors have certain "dead operate reliably. Stability Control (DSC)*
areas" in which objects cannot always Do not spray the sensors for any length
These systems ensure additional
be detected. In addition, the identifica- of time with a high-pressure cleaning
dynamic stability, particularly when
tion of objects may not be possible if jet. Keep such jets at least 10 cm
accelerating and cornering.
the physical limits of the ultrasonic (approx. 4 in) away from the sensors.<
The DSC adds to the advantages of
measuring principle are exceeded, for
ASC+T. In addition to achieving
instance in the case of trailer tow
optimum dynamic stability when accel-
hitches and towbars, and also other
erating and starting from a standstill,
thin or wedge-shaped objects.
a gain in stability is obtained when
Loud sound sources such as loud
cornering. Note however that the car
radios can overpower the PDC signal
always remains subject to the limits
tone.<
imposed by the basic laws of dynamics.
The system is in operation whenever
the engine has been started.

ASC+T/DSC* 103n
Indicator light Switching on again

The indicator light on the instru- Press the button again; the indicator
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ment panel goes out shortly light will go out.
after the engine has been
started. See page 18. Not even ASC+T/DSC can over-
come the laws of physics. It is

If the indicator light flashes:
therefore the driver's responsibility to
The system is active, and regulates
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adopt a suitable driving style in every
tractive and braking forces.
situation. Avoid taking any risks on
If the indicator light does not go out
account of the additional safety
after starting the engine, or remains on
afforded by this system. <
during a journey:

The system is either defective or has
been switched off at the button

Switching off
provided. The car can be driven Press the button, the indicator light
normally without ASC+T/DSC. Please remains on all the time.
visit BMW Service for repair work. Depending on the car's equipment, the
button is marked either ASC or DSC.
In the following exceptional situations it
may be best to switch off ASC+T/DSC
for a short time:
> If the car has to be rocked out of a
hollow or a soft surface, or started in
deep snow or on a loose surface
> If snow chains are fitted.
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104n ASC+T/DSC* Electronic Damping Control (EDC)*

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)* Sport program
DBC is part of DSC. In ignition key position 2, press the
button; the indicator light will come on.

If the brake pedal is pressed down
rapidly, this system automatically The Sport program should be selected
boosts the braking force to a maximum if you require a firmer response from
and thus helps to pull the car up in the the suspension in all operating situa-
shortest possible distance when a full tions.
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To change over to automatic control:
makes full use of the advantages
Press the button again; the indicator
offered by ABS.
light will go out.
Maintain pressure on the brake pedal
during the entire brake application. If

This system automatically ensures that
the brake pedal is released, DBC will be
movement of the road wheels is
switched off.
damped according to the car's needs,
and therefore enhances both ride
comfort and safety.
Automatic control
Automatic control is activated each
time the engine is started. It takes effect
over the entire road-speed range and
regardless of the load on the car. If the
influencing factors change (road
surface quality or operating conditions
such as steering, braking etc.), the
damping action is modified automati-
cally in a fraction of a second to suit the
new situation.
Self-levelling suspension* Tyre pressure control (RDC)* 105n
The self-levelling suspension The principle

warning light comes on and the
RDC monitors the air pressure in all four
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Check Control displays the
tyres, including when the car is being
"SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT": the self-
driven. The system reports any sudden
levelling suspension is malfunctioning.
loss of pressure in one or more tyres.
Stop the car and examine it. If the body

So that the system can identify the
is distinctly lower at the back than at
correct tyre pressures, first check these
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the front, and possibly standing at an
against the tyre pressure tables starting
angle (for instance, lower at the left
on page 25 and correct them if neces-
than at the right), take it to the nearest
sary. Then activate the system.
BMW Service. Drive cautiously while
This indicator light on the instru-
the car is in this condition. The car's

ment panel or the Check Control
ground clearance is reduced and its
informs you whenever tyre pres-
Activating the system
ride comfort below the usual standard.
sure is not normal. 1. Turn the ignition key to position 2
Even if the car appears to be at its (do not start the engine)
normal ride height and attitude, always 2. Keep the button pressed in until the
take it to BMW Service if a malfunction yellow indicator light on the instru-
is displayed. ment panel comes on for a few
seconds or the Check Control
displays "SET TYRE PRESSURE"
3. After the car has been driven for a
few minutes, RDC adopts the actual
tyre pressure as the desired value to
be monitored.
You do not need to repeat this proce-
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dure unless the tyre pressures have
been corrected in the meantime. The
system will be activated automatically
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each time the ignition key is in
position 2 and therefore each time the
car is driven.
106n Tyre pressure control (RDC)*

If there is a loss of tyre pressure With a burst tyre Faults
If the tyre pressure has dropped too far If you suffer a tyre defect involving loss While there is a fault in the system, the
in the course of time (quite normal on of pressure, the red indicator comes on, indicator light comes on yellow or the
any tyre), the indicator light comes on or the message "TYRE DEFECT" message "TYRECONTROL INACTIVE"
yellow or the message "CHECK TYRE appears in the Check Control. In addi- appears in the Check Control.
PRESSURE" appears in the Check tion, a gong sounds.

The same display appears
Control.
When this occurs, slow down to a stop
> In the event of a system fault
This is to remind you that the tyre pres- immediately, avoiding harsh braking
> If a wheel not equipped with RDC is
sure should be corrected to the speci- and steering manoeuvres. Replace the
fitted to the car
fied values again as soon as possible. defective wheel with tyre.
> If one or more wheels equipped with
RDC electronics are carried on the

If you are asked to check tyre The spare wheel supplied as
car in addition to the spare wheel.
pressures shortly after correcting standard with your car is
Consult your BMW Service if neces-
them, the corrected pressure values equipped with the necessary RDC elec-
sary.
were not plausible. Please check the tronics and is therefore also monitored
tyre pressures again and correct them automatically after fitting, when the
to the values specified in the tyre pres- system has been activated. <
sure table. After this, re-activate the
system. < RDC is unable to warn the driver
of sudden, severe tyre damage
caused by outside influences. <
Have your tyres changed by BMW
Service.
BMW Service has the necessary infor-
mation and special tools for mainte-
nance of the RDC system. <

Side lights/low-beam (dipped) headlights 107n
Headlight courtesy delay feature: You can have the daytime dipped
If you press the headlight flasher headlight setting selected on your
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after parking the car, with the lights car.<
switched off, the low-beam headlights
come on for a short time. You can have Automatic driving lights control*
this function deactivated if not
In this switch position, the low-
required. < beam headlights are switched
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on or off automatically
LIGHTS ON warning depending on ambient light conditions
When the ignition key is turned back (e. g. tunnels, twilight) and in rain or
to 0 and the driver's door is opened, a snow.
buzzer sounds for several seconds as a

Side lights reminder if the lights are still on. The outside lights remain
switched on if you in addition

In this switch position the lights On cars with alphanumeric Check
are on all round the car. You can Control : * switch on the fog lights after the lights
have come on automatically. <

use the side lights for parking. The reminder appears on the Check
There is the additional option of Control; see page 83.

The driving lights control function
switching on the lights on the side
facing the road when parked, see Daytime circuit* is no substitute for your individual
judgment of when it is necessary to

page 109. If desired, the light switch can remain in
switch on the lights. The sensors are
the low-beam headlights position:
unable to detect fog, for instance. In
Low-beam headlights when the ignition is turned off, the car's
such situations, switch the lights on
If you switch off the ignition lights go out.
manually, to avoid causing a safety
while the low-beam headlights Please comply with local legislation risk. <
are switched on, only the concerning the use of daytime driving
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parking lights remain lit. lights. You can have the sensitivity of the
The side lights can be switched on in driving lights control on your car
the normal way when required, as adjusted. <
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described under "Side lights".
108n Instrument lighting Headlight beam throw adjustment*

*
Cars with self-levelling suspension :
All load conditions: position 0.
Exception:
1 person, luggage compartment or load
area full and when towing a trailer: posi-
tion 1.
Comply with permitted rear axle load,

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see page 185.
Please use the correct settings to
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. <
Turn the knurled wheel to vary the To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic, the Xenon headlights*
intensity of the lighting. angle of the dipped headlight beams Cars with xenon headlights are
must be varied to suit the load being equipped with automatic beam throw
carried in or on the car. adjustment.
Values in ( ) apply when towing a trailer.
0 (1) = 1 to 2 persons without luggage
1 (1) = 5 persons without luggage
1 (2) = 5 persons with luggage
2 (2) = 1 person, luggage compartment
or load area full

High beams/parking lights Fog lights 109n
If automatic driving lights control
has been activated, the low-beam
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headlights come on automatically when
the fog lights are switched on.
After switching on the rear fog lights,
the switch returns automatically to its
initial position. If the switch is left in this

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off when the engine is restarted. They
can be switched on again if needed. To
switch off the rear fog lights, turn the
switch to the right again. <

1 High-beam headlights (blue indicator Fog lights*
light)
The green indicator light on the
2 Headlight flasher (blue indicator light) instrument panel comes on
3 Parking light when the fog lights are in use.
Right or left parking lights Fog lights and rear fog lights
The green and yellow indi-
There is an additional option of
switching on the lights on the side of cator lights on the instrument
panel come on when the front

the car facing the road when parked (if
permitted in the country of use): and rear fog lights are switched on.
After switching on the rear fog lights,

With the ignition key in position 0, move
the lever to the appropriate turn indi- the switch returns automatically to its
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initial position.
cator position (left/right) and allow it to
remain there. Please comply with local legislation
concerning the use of front and rear fog
lights.
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110n Interior lighting Reading lights
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The interior lights are controlled auto- There are reading lights at the front next
matically. to the interior light, and in the rear
passenger area. They can be switched
Switching interior light on and off on and off using the buttons beside
manually them.
Press the button (arrow) briefly.

To protect the battery, all lights
To switch off the light permanently,
inside the car are switched off
hold the button depressed for about
about 15 minutes after the ignition key
3 seconds.
has been turned to 0. <
To cancel this mode, press the button.
The load-area light in the touring oper-
ates in the same way.

Air conditioning 111n
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1 Air to windscreen and side windows 5 Air to upper-body area, rear-seat 9 Heated rear window 112
passengers 113
2 Air to the upper body 113 10 Cooling 112
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6 Temperature 112
3 Air to footwell 11 Recirculated air mode 112
7 Air distribution 112

4 Air to rear-seat footwell
8 Air supply 112
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112n Air conditioning

Temperature Heated rear window Recirculated air mode
The scale values are guide When the heated rear If there are strong smells
figures for the interior temper- window is switched on, the outside, you can shut off the
ature. 22 6 has been found indicator light comes on. The heated supply of outside air for temporary
to be a pleasant setting. When rear window switches itself off automat- periods. The air inside the car is then
the car is in motion, the selected ically. recirculated.
temperature is reached as soon as

If your car has a multifunctional steering
possible and held constant. Cooling wheel with recirculated air button, this
Air is cooled and dried when can also be used to shut off the
Air distribution the air conditioning is incoming airflow (see page 20).
You can direct the air to the switched on, then re-heated to suit
windows , onto the upper the temperature setting. Depending If the windows mist up in recircu-
body and into the foot- on weather conditions, the windscreen lating mode, switch this mode off
wells . Any intermediate may fog over momentarily when the and, if necessary, also increase the air
setting is possible. In position a engine is started. Switching on the air supply.<

small amount of air continues to reach conditioning system reduces this effect.
the windows in order to prevent them Auxiliary heater

from fogging over. Moisture condensate forms in the
BMW 520d, 525d, 530d:
air conditioning and is discharged
When the engine is cold, there is a fuel-
Air supply underneath the car. Traces of water on
burning auxiliary heater for warming up
the ground are therefore normal. <
The airflow volume can be the car's interior more rapidly. Its
continuously varied. The exhaust fumes are discharged under
greater the incoming flow of the door sill on the driver's side.
air, the more effective heating If the engine is stopped before it has
and ventilation will be. In position 0 the reached its regular operating tempera-
blower and air conditioning are ture, the auxiliary heater continues to
switched off and the fresh air supply run for a short time, and therefore
from outside the car is entirely shut off. produces exhaust fumes.
Air conditioning 113n
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Draught-free ventilation Rear-seat area ventilation Defrosting and demisting
The outlets for the occupants' upper 1 Knurled wheel for opening and windows
body area can be adjusted to suit your closing the air outlets continuously 1. Use the rotary temperature selector
personal preferences: to preselect your preferred interior

2 Levers for altering the airflow angle.
temperature, e. g. 22 6
1 Knurled wheels for opening and
The air emerging here is slightly cooler
2. Turn the rotary air distribution control
closing the air outlets continuously
than the air for the footwell.
to position
2 Levers for altering the airflow angle
3. Turn the rotary blower control (air
3 The knurled wheel allows you to vary Micro-filter supply) fully to the right
the temperature of the airflow: The micro-filter traps dust and pollen in 4. Close the rear-seat area outlets
> Turn towards the blue mark the incoming airflow. It is renewed 5. To defrost the rear window, switch
cooler when BMW Service carries out routine rear window heating on.
> Turn towards the red mark maintenance work. If the air supply is
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warmer. noticeably less than usual, this may
indicate that the filter should be
renewed earlier.
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114n Automatic air conditioning*
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1 Air to windscreen and side windows 4 Air to rear-seat footwell 7 Individual air distribution 116
2 Air to the upper body area 118 5 Air to upper body area, rear-seat 8 Temperature left side 116
passengers 119
3 Air to footwell 9 Temperature display, air supply 116
6 Automatic air distribution 116

Automatic air conditioning* 115n
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10 Temperature right side 116 13 Automatic Recirculated Air Control 16 Maximum cooling effect 117
(AUC) 117 or use of residual heat 118

11 Defrosting and demisting
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windows 116 14 Heated rear window 118 17 Air inlet grille for interior tempera-
ture sensor keep unobstructed

12 Air conditioning 117 15 Air supply 116
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A pleasant interior temperature Individual air distribution Air supply
Use the automatic system, i.e. switch You can also select your In the AUTO program, air
on AUTO button 6. Select the interior preferred combination of air supply is controlled auto-
temperature which you find most distribution settings and matically; AUTO appears in display 9
agreeable. thus switch off the AUTO see the summary on page 114. Using
program; the automatic air "+" and "" you can vary the air supply.
The description below tells you how to
supply, however, is automatically main- Your entry is indicated by a bar display,
obtain various settings which may be
tained. Air flows on to the windows , the automatic air supply is switched off
individually preferred.
to the upper body zone and to the and the automatic airflow distribution
footwell . However, you can switch system remains unchanged. However,

When your car is unlocked with
the automatic air distribution back on you can switch the automatic air supply
the remote control using a
by pressing the AUTO button. system back on by pressing the AUTO
personal key, your preferred air condi-
button.
tioning settings will be restored auto-
matically.< Temperature In the lowest fan setting, if you press
You can also select your "", all displays disappear: the blower,
Automatic air distribution own individual temperature heater and air conditioning are
setting on the driver's and switched off and the air supply is
The AUTO program
front passenger's sides of the car. The closed. The automatic air conditioning
handles the setting of air
displayed values are a guide to the can be switched on again by pressing
distribution for you and also adapts
actual interior temperature. 22 6 is any button (except MAX button 16).
your temperature preferences to suit
recommended as a pleasant setting,
ambient conditions (summer, winter).
whether or not the air conditioning is Defrosting and demisting
in operation. During the journey, the windows
chosen temperature is reached as
This program removes ice
quickly as possible in summer and in
and condensation quickly
winter and maintained at a constant
from the windscreen and from the side
value.
windows.
Automatic air conditioning* 117n
Air conditioning Maximum cooling effect > Indicator lights off: airflow from
outside the car

Air is cooled and dried This program enables you
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when the air conditioning rapidly to achieve
> Left indicator light on AUC opera-
tion: the system identifies pollutants

is switched on, then is heated back up maximum cooling effect when the
in the outside air and shuts off the
to suit the temperature setting. engine is running, at outside tempera-
supply if necessary. The air inside the
Depending on weather conditions, the tures of approx. 5 6 upwards.
car is then recirculated.
windscreen may fog over momentarily
The temperature displays 9 jump to
After this, the automatic system
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when the engine is started. Switching
16 6, the system switches to the recir-
switches between outside air supply
on the air conditioning system reduces
culated-air mode and air emerges at
and recirculated air according to the
this effect.
the maximum flow rate from the ventila-
available air quality
tion grilles only. Be sure to keep these
Moisture condensate forms in the
> Right indicator light on: the outside

grilles open when you select this
air supply is permanently shut off.
air conditioning and is discharged
program.
The air inside the car is recirculated.
underneath the car. Traces of water on
the ground are therefore normal. < If your car has a multifunctional steering
Automatic Recirculated Air
Control (AUC) wheel with recirculated air switch (see
page 20), you can use it to change

If the air outside the car
between "Off" and the recirculated air
has an unpleasant odour
mode (or between AUC and the recircu-
or contains pollutants, you can shut off
lated air mode).
the supply to the interior of the car
temporarily. The air inside the car is

If the windows mist up in recircu-
then recirculated. Obtain the desired
lated mode, switch this mode off
operating mode by pressing the button
and, if necessary, also increase the air
as often as necessary.
supply. <
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Heated rear window Auxiliary heater
When the heated rear BMW 520d, 525d, 530d:
window is switched on, the When the engine is cold, there is a fuel-
indicator light comes on. The heated burning auxiliary heater for warming up
rear window switches itself off automat- the car's interior more rapidly. Its
ically. exhaust fumes are discharged under
the door sill on the driver's side.
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reached its regular operating tempera-

Heat from the engine is
ture, the auxiliary heater continues to
stored and used to heat
run for a short time, and therefore
the car's interior when the ignition is
produces exhaust fumes.
switched off, for instance when waiting
at a level crossing. Draught-free ventilation

In ignition key position 1, you can alter The outlets for the occupants' upper
the automatic air conditioning settings. body area can be adjusted to suit your
In ignition key position 0, the heated air personal preferences:
is directed automatically to the wind- 1 Knurled wheels for opening and

screen, side windows and footwells. closing the air outlets continuously

This function can be activated if
3 The knurled wheel allows you to vary
the outside temperature is below
the temperature of the airflow:
approx. 15 6, the engine is at its
regular operating temperature and the

> Turn towards the blue mark
cooler
battery is sufficiently charged. The LED
in the button comes on if all these

> Turn towards the red mark
warmer.
conditions are met. <
Automatic air conditioning* Roller sun blind* 119n
Micro-filter and activated

charcoal filter
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The micro-filter traps dust and pollen in
the incoming airflow. The activated
charcoal filter in addition removes
gaseous pollutants from the air entering
the car. This combined filter is changed

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by BMW Service during routine mainte-
nance work. If the airflow is noticeably
less than usual, this may indicate that
the filter should be renewed earlier.

Rear-seat area ventilation From ignition key position 1, press the
1 Knurled wheel for opening and button to operate.
closing the air outlets continuously

Roller sun blinds for rear side
windows*
3 Use knurled wheel to vary the
Pull the blind out at its loop and secure
temperature of the airflow, subject to
it to the retainer.
the position of the knurled wheel at
the front of the car.
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120n Auxiliary heater* Independent ventilation*

If your car has an auxiliary fuel-burning The heated air is directed automatically Ventilates the interior of the car and
heater, it is also equipped with inde- to the windscreen, side windows and lowers its temperature by means of the
pendent ventilation control. Cars are footwell; maximum heating output is (automatic) air conditioning blower.
also supplied with independent ventila- always used. The independent ventilation control is
tion control only. operated via the Multi-Information

In ignition key position 1 you can adjust
Display (MID) (see page 88) or the on-
Both systems are operated via the the interior temperature, air supply and
board computer. There is a separate
Multi-Information Display (MID) (see air distribution.
Owner's Handbook for the on-board
page 88) or the on-board computer. The auxiliary heater continues to run for
computer.
There is a separate Owner's Handbook a short period after it has been
Two different switch-on times can be
for the on-board computer. switched off (indicator light out).
preselected; the ventilation system then
Two different switch-on times can be
runs for 30 minutes. It can also be
Even during the warm season of
preselected, so that you can be sure
switched on and off directly. Since its
the year the auxiliary heater
that the car's interior is warm when it is
current consumption is high, it should
should be switched on directly about
next entered. Snow and ice are also
not be run twice in succession unless
once a month, then switched off again
easier to remove from the windows.
there has in the meantime been an
after about 5 minutes. <
The auxiliary heater runs for 30 minutes. opportunity to recharge the car's
It can also be switched on and off battery by driving the car.
Do not operate the auxiliary heater
directly. Since its current consumption Independent ventilation control can be
in confined spaces (closed
is high, it should not be run twice in operated at any outside temperature
rooms). Always switch off the auxiliary
succession unless there has in the above 16 6 if the switch-on time is
heater before refuelling the car. <
meantime been an opportunity to preselected, or switched on directly at
recharge the car's battery by driving the any outside temperature, but not when
car. the car is being driven.
The auxiliary fuel-burning heater can be Air emerges from the variable-flow,
operated at outside temperatures controlled-direction outlets for the
below 16 6 if the switch-on time is upper body zone on the fascia. These
preselected, or switched on directly at outlets must therefore remain open if
any outside temperature. This only the independent ventilation system is to
applies when the car is driven, be used.
however, until the engine has reached In ignition key position 1, the airflow
its regular operating temperature. volume and air distribution are adjusted
in the same way as for auxiliary heating.

Remote control for auxiliary heater* 121n
Switching on Switching off

1. Extend aerial 2 fully 1. Extend aerial 2 fully
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2. Press button 1. Indicator light 3 2. Press button 4. The indicator light
flashes three times, then emits short flashes three times and then goes
rhythmic flashes for the remainder of out
the operating period (max. 30 3. Finally, push the aerial back in.
minutes)
Renewing the battery and operating a
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3. Push the aerial back in, but only after
new transmitter: see page 166.
the first three regular flashes have
been seen.
The best signal transmission is
obtained if the remote control is

held either vertical or horizontal. When
1 Switching on switching on and off, do not touch the
2 Radio aerial aerial or point it at the car. The remote
control only operates the auxiliary

3 Indicator light
heater if this is not already running after
4 Switching off a preselected time input or direct
You can switch the auxiliary heater on switch-on. <

and off with the remote control handset
provided that the outside temperature Interference

is below 16 6. The reception signals Operation of the remote control may be
are sufficiently strong for the remote interfered with by outside equipment
control to operate on average at a operating on the same frequency.
range of up to 350 m (approx. 1,150 ft).
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122n Integrated universal remote control*

The principle During the programming operation Checking for alternating code
and before a programmed system
The integrated universal remote control To check whether the original handheld
is operated with the integrated
replaces up to three hand-held remote remote control is equipped with an
universal remote control, make sure
controls for various other systems or alternating code system, either study
that no persons, animals or objects are
devices, for example a gate opener, the instructions supplied with it or
within the system's range of movement,
alarm or door locking system. The inte- program a channel button as described
in order to avoid possible injury or
grated universal remote control identi- on page 123, left-hand column, under
damage. Comply also with the safety
fies and "learns" the signals transmitted the heading "Programming".
instructions supplied with the original
by the original control devices.
After this, hold down the programmed
remote control. <
The signal from an original hand-held channel button on the integrated
remote control can be programmed to universal remote control. If the indicator

The original hand-held remote
one of the three channel buttons. After light on the integrated universal remote
control
this, the programmed channel button control flashes rapidly for two seconds
If this symbol appears on the
will operate the system in question. and then remains on, the original
pack or in the instructions
Transmission of the signal is shown by control device uses an alternating code.
supplied with the original
the indicator light. In this case, program the channel
remote control, you can assume that it
buttons as described on page 123,
Before selling the car, the channel
will be compatible with the integrated
right-hand column under the heading
buttons should be erased, as described
universal remote control.
"Programming an alternating-code
on page 124.
transmitter".
If you have any queries in this
connection, please contact BMW
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Programming an alternating-code
transmitter
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Comply with the safety precau-
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When programming the integrated
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operating instructions for the device in
question. To use the integrated
universal remote control with an alter-
nating-code system, the following addi-
tional programming instructions must

Programming 3. Hold the original handheld trans- be complied with:
1 Channel buttons mitter against receiver 3 (not more
than 5 cm/2 in away) If a second person is available,

2 Indicator light
4. Press the command button on the this will simplify programming of
3 Receiver for programming original transmitter (arrow 2) and the the integrated universal remote
desired channel button on the inte- control.

<
Comply with the safety precau- grated universal remote control
tions on page 122. < (arrow 1) at the same time. Release
both buttons when the indicator light

1. Ignition key position 2 flashes rapidly
2. Initial start-up: press both outer 5. To program additional original trans-
buttons 1 until indicator light 2 mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
flashes, then release them. This will
The channel buttons you have chosen
deactivate the three channel buttons
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are then programmed with the signal
from the corresponding original hand-
held transmitters.
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124n Integrated universal remote control* Glove box

1. First program the integrated Deactivating the channel buttons
universal remote control as
Comply with the safety precau-
described above in "Programming"
tions on page 122. <
2. Keep the programming button at the
receiver pressed in for about two

Individual channel buttons cannot be
seconds, until the programming light
deactivated. Only all three channel
on the unit's own device comes on
buttons together can be deactivated
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together as follows:
the integrated universal remote
> Press the two outer channel buttons
control three times.
of the integrated universal remote
control until the indicator light

If you have any queries in this
flashes, then release them.
connection, please contact BMW
All channel buttons are then erased.
To open
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Pull the handle. The light in the glove
box comes on.
To close
Swing the lid up.
After using the glove box, close its
lid without delay, so that it cannot
cause injury in the event of an acci-
dent. <
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To lock
Lock with a master key. The glove box
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can only be unlocked with a master key.
If you only hand over the door key
and ignition key, for example to
hotel staff (see page 32), this will
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Rechargeable hand lamp*

This is inside the glove box, on the left.
The lamp is protected against over- The lid of the compartment on the front, Hands-free telephone system*
charging and can therefore remain in inclined section of the centre console On cars prepared for telephone installa-
the socket when it is not in use. can be slid open and closed (arrow). tion * there is a trim panel for the hands-
If a cassette holder * is installed, each free microphone in the roof lining, near
Always switch the lamp off before cassette compartment is opened by the interior light.
inserting it into the socket, or else pressing the small button next to it.
For further information on the car
the car's battery could be drained and Compartment on centre console phone, see the separate operating
damaged. < between front seats: to open, reach into instructions.
the recess and pull up. If a car phone is
installed, it will occupy this compart-
ment.
There is an open storage compartment
to the left of the steering column.
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There is further storage space in all
doors and on the front seat backs . *
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126n Drinks can holders* Front ashtray* Cigarette lighter*
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There are two drinks can holders at the To empty Press the recess (arrow) briefly, then
front of the centre console (illustration). Press the edge of the lid (arrow): the press the cigarette lighter in.
Press briefly to release and open them; ashtray will pop up and can be The cigarette lighter can be removed
swing back inwards when not required. removed. when it pops back out.
On cars with non-smoker fittings, the
insert is removed in the same way. Hold the hot cigarette lighter only
by its knob, otherwise you may
suffer burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed. For this reason, do not leave
children in the car unattended. <

Cigarette lighter* Rear ashtray* 127n
Cigarette lighter socket

This can also be used for a 12 Volt
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hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner or
similar appliance rated at up to approx.
200 Watts. Make sure that the socket is
not damaged by attempting to insert
plugs of the wrong pattern.
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Non-smoker package
In cars with non-smoker equipment, the
socket is protected by a cap.

Access to socket: pull off the cap.
To empty
Press the edge of the lid (arrow): the
ashtray will pop up and can be
removed.
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128n Through-loading system*
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Folding rear seat back The centre seat belt has a small addi- Each seat back can be locked with one
Reach into the recess and pull forward tional belt lock. of the car's master keys.
(arrow 1). > If you connect up the two belt This prevents access to the luggage
When the seat backs are returned to sections, you can use the centre seat compartment from the inside of the car
the raised position again, make sure belt just like any normal three-point if you are obliged to hand over door and
that their catches engage correctly. The seat belt ignition key 3 (see page 32). This is an
red panel (arrow 2) must move down. > Disconnecting the seat belt (arrow) advantage e. g. in hotels.
makes it more convenient to fold
down the larger seat back.

Ski bag* 129n
This enables up to four pairs of stan- Installing the centre armrest

dard skis or up to two snowboards to
Insert the centre armrest from the top
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be carried safely and kept clean.
and press it down until it is heard to
Using the full length of the ski bag and engage in its holders.
the additional space in the luggage
compartment, skis up to a length of Make sure that the pins at the
2.1 0 m (approx. 7 ft) can be carried. If sides do not damage the seat
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skis of this length are carried, however, upholstery.<
the ski bag will only be able to hold two
pairs before it becomes too narrow.

Removing the centre armrest
(Not on cars with through-loading
system or on touring; see page 131.)
1. Unfold the centre armrest completely
2. Detach the cover over the opening at
the top (it has a burr fastener) and
place it on the armrest
3. Hold the front of the armrest with one
hand, place the other hand under the
armrest and move it sharply upwards
(arrow).
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130n Ski bag*
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Loading 4. Inside the luggage compartment, Securing the load
1. Press the button (arrow 1): this will secure the loading flap to the under- Secure the skis or any other
unlock the loading flap in the luggage side of the rear window shelf with the stored objects with the retaining
compartment magnetic retainers. strap on the ski bag. Tighten the turn-
2. Press the locking levers together To stow away the ski bag, follow the buckle to ensure that the retaining strap
(arrows 2) and swing the cover opposite procedure. is taut. <

forwards
3. Lay out the ski bag between the front Make sure that the skis are clean before
seats. The zip fastener simplifies they are inserted into the bag, and that
access to the contents of the bag, any sharp edges on them or their bind-
and makes drying it out easier ings do not damage or pierce the ski
bag.
Ski bag* 131n
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With through-loading system In the touring
1. Swing out the centre armrest, detach 1. Swing out the centre armrest, detach
the cover over the opening at the top the cover over the opening at the top
(it is secured by a burr fastener) and (it is secured by a burr fastener) and
place it on the armrest place it on the armrest
2. Press catch 1 down and swing the 2. Press catch 1 down and swing the
cover forwards cover forwards
3. Press catch button 2: this unlocks 3. Press the catch 2: this releases the
the flap in the luggage compartment. flap in the load area.
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132n Load area touring
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Folding rear seat back Roller-blind cover Protective net
Reach into the recess and pull forward Pull out the roller cover and secure it in Pull out the protective net by the loop,
(arrow). the retainers at the back. holding the rod with your other hand.
Now grip both ends of the rod, pull

The rear seat back is divided into two The cover can support the weight of
upwards and locate it in the retainers.
sections, one of them one-third and the light articles, e.g. clothing.
This is best done from the back seat.
other two-thirds of the total width. You
can fold down both sides to enlarge the Do not place hard or heavy
Do not allow the protective net to
luggage area. objects on the roller cover, since
retract too fast, or it could cause
they could endanger the car's occu-
injury and itself become damaged. <
When the seat backs are returned pants in the event of sudden braking or
to the raised position again, avoidance action.

When the rear seat backs are folded,
make sure that their catches engage Do not allow the roller cover to run back
the net tube can be secured in front of
correctly. The red warning zone in the too fast, as this could damage it. <
the rear seats, from which point the net
recess then disappears.
can still be pulled out and secured at
The centre seat belt can only be pulled For storage of the roller cover, see next
the front retainers (see next page).
out when the larger section of the rear page.
seat back is locked into position. <

Load area touring 133n
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Removing roller cover and Storage Side flaps
protective net Holders for the tube are provided in To open, press the button.
1. Press the buttons (arrow 1) to release front of the rear seat.
the cover casing at both sides

Insert the tube from the right, as shown
2. Pull the casing out to the rear
in the picture. The loop on the protec-
(arrow 2), but avoid tilting it.
tive net must be at the top and the end
of the roller cover must be placed

Installing around the tube at the bottom rear.
Simply insert the tube into the two side

You can pull out the protective net and
holders and push it forward until it
insert it in the brackets above it in the
engages.
roof area.
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Compartment in floor Raising the floor panel flap Raising the spare wheel cover
To open: press the recessed section of Swing up the catch (black) on the Swing the cover up and attach it to the
the handle and swing up the flap (large underside of the flap and attach it to the red catch on the floor panel flap (arrow).
arrow). upper frame of the tailgate cutout.

Before folding the cover back down,
The flap is lockable with a master key. Before folding the floor panel flap down return the catch to its original position.
again, return the catch to its original

The partitions in the compartment can
position.
be repositioned. If they are removed
and their holders turned to the left and
taken out, a compartment with a flat
floor is obtained.
Load area touring Load 135n
> When carrying very heavy loads with
no passengers on the back seat,
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insert each of the outer seat belts into
their opposite locks.

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Raising the load-area floor Loading
For access to the area under the floor, If you carry heavy or bulky loads in your
the spare wheel etc.: BMW:
> Swing up the load-area floor panel > Place heavy loads as far forward as
and retain it with the rod (arrow) possible right behind the back rests
> Open the quick-release fasteners on or the load area partition and keep
the spare wheel cover. load low (illustration shows the
touring)
> Wrap protective material round sharp
corners and edges
> Do not stack loads higher than the
seat backs
> Pull out the protective net* (see
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objects can penetrate the net
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136n Load Roof rack*

Always stow and secure the load
correctly, so that it cannot
endanger the car's occupants in the
event of sudden braking or avoiding
action being taken.
Do not exceed the car's gross weight
limit or the permissible axle loads (see

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page 185), otherwise the car's oper-
ating safety may be endangered and
the construction and use regulations
infringed.
Heavy or hard objects should not be
Securing the load carried loose inside the car, since they
A special roof rack system is available
could be dislodged by heavy braking,
> Small and light items can be retained as an accessory for your BMW. If it is
sudden avoiding action or similar and
with the tensioning straps, a load- used, please comply with the installa-
endanger the occupants. <
area net * or other suitable straps (see tion instructions supplied.
page 43)
> BMW Service can supply suitable Mounting points

means of lashing and securing larger Access to the mounting points:
*
or heavier loads . Lashing points are To open the covers (arrow), use the tool
provided in the corners of the accompanying the roof rack system.
luggage compartment or load area
(illustration shows the touring)

Loading and driving hints
> Please note the information supplied
A loaded roof rack alters the car's road
with load securing equipment.
behaviour and steering response quite
considerably, by moving its centre of
gravity.
Roof rack* Towing a trailer 137n
When loading the roof rack, ensure that Trailer tow hitch*
the specified roof load limit, the car's
The suspension settings of your BMW
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gross weight limit and the axle loads
afford optimum safety, ride comfort and
are not exceeded.
sports performance.
The relevant figures are shown in

If a trailer tow hitch has been fitted by
"Technical data", page 185.
the manufacturer, the vehicle will also
The roof load must be uniformly distrib- be equipped with uprated suspension *
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uted and should not be too large in at the rear as standard. This compen-
area. Heavy items of luggage should sates for the weight of the tow hitch
always be placed at the bottom. Make and also ensures optimum road behav-
sure that sufficient clearance is avail- iour when the trailer is not being towed.

able for raising the sliding/tilt sunroof
* is retrofitted, it
If a trailer tow hitch
and that no objects extend into the Cover flap* must be of a type approved by BMW
hinge-up area of the tailgate. Removing and be expertly installed by BMW
Take hold of the trailer tow hitch cover Service. You are recommended to have
Fasten loads to the roof rack panel in the cutout provided, pull down- uprated suspension fitted as well.
securely, as they could endanger wards and to the rear and remove the On models with self-levelling suspen-
following traffic if they shift or fall off panel from the cutout. sion, the trailer-towing suspension
during the journey. < For attaching and removing the ball need not be retrofitted.
head, please see the separate instruc- BMW does not approve of any other
Drive smoothly and avoid violent accel-
tions. suspension systems offered by the
eration, braking or cornering.
Fitting automotive trade for trailer towing
First install the cover flap at the top with purposes.
the groove in the aperture, then press in
the lower area (arrow).
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138n Towing a trailer

Look after a detachable ball end in Nose weight Towing a trailer
accordance with its manufacturer's
This is the weight which the trailer The permissible trailer load and nose
operating instructions, to ensure that it
towbar exerts downwards on the ball weight (towbar downthrust) are stated
can be fitted and removed without diffi-
head of the car's trailer tow hitch (it can in "Technical data", page 185. The
culty.
for example be measured with bath- trailer load limit is also entered in the
room scales). car's registration papers. Consult BMW
If a trailer tow hitch is installed,
In Germany: a minimum nose weight of Service regarding increased trailer
the self-regenerating action of the
25 kg (55 lb) is laid down by law. weights.
rear bumper system may not be able to
The nose weight limit (see page 185) Loads:
take effect.<
may not be exceeded, but should When loading the trailer, make sure that
always be utilised to the full, in partic- the weight is kept as low down as
The use of a stabilising device can be
ular when towing large, heavy trailers possible and stowed if possible close to
recommended, particularly if the trailer
which are prone to swinging from side the axle.
is a heavy one. Information can be
obtained from BMW Service. to side. A low centre of trailer gravity makes the
The trailer's nose weight affects the outfit much more stable and safe to
towing vehicle, and must not lead to the drive.
car's gross weight limit or rear axle load Do not exceed either the trailer's gross
limit being exceeded if a trailer is being weight or the specified trailer load limit
towed. The car's payload limit is for the car. The smaller value is the limit
reduced by the weight of the trailer tow which should be adhered to.
hitch and, if a trailer is being towed, by
Before purchasing a trailer it is advis-
its nose weight. The gross weight limit
able to obtain a declaration from the
for the combined car and trailer must
trailer manufacturer concerning the
not be exceeded.
effective trailer weight and trailer
payload limit.
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Gradients: Speed limit: Electrical system

In the interests of safety and to avoid The maximum speed limit when towing
Higher electrical consumption can
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holding up other traffic, do not attempt a trailer is 80 km/h (50 mph) in
be expected if a trailer (caravan) is
to climb gradients steeper than 12 X. Germany, and similar speed limits apply
towed. Try to avoid operating electrical
If an application is made to tow a in other countries also.
equipment for too long at a time, in
heavier trailer, the limit is 8 X. If the trailer begins to snake, the outfit order to limit the drain on the car's
can only be stabilised by braking hard battery. <

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immediately. Only attempt to steer out
On vehicles with automatic trans-
of the situation if this is absolutely Before starting a journey, check
mission, engage position "D" when
essential; make any steering move- that the trailer's rear lights are
climbing long inclines, otherwise
ments as gently as possible. operating correctly. <
bubbles may form in the fuel as a result

Tyre pressures:
of overheating, causing the engine to
Check the car's and the trailer's tyre
stall.<
pressures most carefully. For the trailer,
comply with the manufacturer's recom-

Downhill gradients:
mendations.
Special care must be taken when
descending gradients, as a trailer is Outside mirrors:
more susceptible to snaking. Always Two outside mirrors which bring both
shift down to the next-lower gear rear corners of the trailer into your field
before downhill gradients or as far of view are required by law. Mirrors of
down as 1st gear if necessary and this kind can be obtained from BMW
drive down the hill slowly. Service.
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140n
141n
Initial overview
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Minor repairs
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142n Running in Driving hints

Please comply with the following Tyres Brakes:
instructions, which are intended to Do not rest your foot on the brake
New tyres do not achieve their full road
ensure that your car achieves its pedal while the car is in motion. Even
grip immediately, for production
optimum operating life and economy. slight continuous pressure on the brake
reasons. You should therefore drive in a
pedal could cause overheating, brake
restrained manner for the first 300 km
Engine and final drive (approx. 200 miles).
pad wear or even brake system failure.
Aquaplaning:
Up to 2,000 km (approx. 1,300 miles):
drive at varying road and engine Braking system When driving on wet or slushy surfaces,
reduce speed to prevent a wedge of

speeds, but do not exceed the
Brake pads and discs do not achieve a
water from forming between the tyre
following maximum values:
favourable wear and contact pattern
and the road. This situation, known as
> Cars with spark-ignition (petrol) until the car has covered about 500 km
aquaplaning, means that the tyre can
engine (approx. 300 miles).
actually lose contact completely with
6-cylinder: 4,500 rpm
the road surface, so that the car can
or 160 km/h (100 mph) Clutch neither be steered nor can the brakes
8-cylinder: 4,500 rpm
The clutch likewise needs to be run in be properly applied.
or 170 km/h (105 mph)
for about 500 km (approx. 300 miles) Water on the road:
> Cars with diesel engine before it will operate with maximum When there is water on the roads, drive
3,500 rpm efficiency. Operate the clutch gently through it only to a max. depth of 30 cm
or 150 km/h (93 mph) while running it in. (approx. 12 in), and no faster than
Observe the national speed limits. walking pace, otherwise the engine,
electrical system and transmission may

Avoid full throttle and do not use the
be damaged.
automatic transmission "kick-down".
From a distance reading of 2,000 km
(approx. 1,300 miles) onwards, engine
and road speeds can be gradually
increased.
Comply with these running-in instruc-
tions again if an exchange engine or
final drive is fitted later in the car's life.

Driving hints Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 143n
Rear-window shelf: The principle

Do not leave any heavy or hard objects
The antilock brake system (ABS)
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on the shelf, as they could be dislodged
prevents the wheels from locking when
by heavy braking or a sudden avoid-
the brakes are applied, and thus
ance manoeuvre, and endanger the
increases active safety.
car's occupants.
Coat hooks:
Braking with ABS
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
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You use ABS most effectively by
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do
applying maximum brake pressure in
not hang any heavy objects from the
situations which call for this ("full
hooks, as these could endanger the
braking"). Since the vehicle remains
car's occupants in the event of heavy

steerable, you can avoid obstacles by
braking or a sudden avoidance
turning the steering wheel as smoothly
manoeuvre. <
as possible.
The pulsating sensation at the brake
pedal, combined with the sound of the
hydraulic system operating, indicates
that ABS is intervening.
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144n Braking system

Brake fluid level Disc brakes Never drive with the clutch pedal
held down, with the gear lever or

If the brake fluid level is too low and if If the car covers only short distances,
selector lever in neutral or with the
brake pedal travel is much greater than stands out of use for lengthy periods
engine switched off; engine braking
usual, one of the two hydraulic brake and is only used infrequently or gently,
action will not be present with the
circuits may have failed. corrosion and dirt will affect the brake
gearbox or transmission in neutral and
discs and pads more severely, because
there will be no power assistance to the
Visit your nearest BMW Service. the minimum loads needed to achieve
brakes or steering while the engine is
Increased brake pedal pressure the desired self-cleaning effect of the
switched off.
may be necessary, the car may "pull" to disc brakes have not been reached.
Make sure that the full travel of the
one side and longer braking distances When the brakes are applied, corroded
brake, clutch and accelerator pedals is
may be required. Modify your driving discs tend to judder, and even lengthy
not obstructed by floor mats, carpets or
style accordingly. < brake applications usually fail to elimi-
other objects. <
nate this effect entirely.
In wet conditions or heavy rain, it is a Brake pads

good idea to apply the brakes lightly
In the interests of your own safety,
from time to time. When doing so, make
use only brake pads approved by
sure that no other road-user is endan-
BMW for use on a specified type of
gered. The resulting heat dries the
vehicle. If BMW has not approved the
brake discs and pads. The full braking
brake pads it cannot assess their suita-
effect will then be immediately available
bility or provide any guarantee of road
if required.
safety.<
You should select the gear which calls
for the least use of the brakes when
descending long or steep hills. This
avoids overburdening the brakes and
therefore the risk of brake fade.

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Information for your safety Never continue driving with a flat
tyre. If air pressure is lost from a

The radial-ply tyres approved for your
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tyre, this seriously affects the car's
car are matched to its characteristics
handling and braking, and could cause
and ensure not only optimum road
the driver to lose control. Avoid over-
safety but also the desired level of ride
loading the car, as this could cause
comfort.
the tyres' load capacity limit to be
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nance of the correct tyre pressures not
heat the tyres and cause internal
only influence tyre life but are also deci-
damage to them in the short to medium
sive factors in ride quality and above all
term. In some cases, this can result in
in road safety.
sudden loss of tyre pressure.

Unusual vibration while the car is being
Incorrect pressures are often a Tyre tread tyre damage
driven could indicate a tyre fault or
cause of tyre problems. They also Inspect the tyres frequently for damage,
some other defect on your car. This
have a considerable effect on the road- the presence of foreign bodies, unusual
may occur e.g. when driving over a kerb
holding of your BMW. Check tyre pres- wear and sufficient tread depth.
or similar. The same applies to any
sures including the spare wheel on a
Tread depth should if possible not be other abnormal road behaviour, such as
regular basis (see page 24), but at least
allowed to drop below 3 mm (approx. pulling severely to the right or left. In
twice a month and before setting out on
0.12 in), even though a minimum tread such cases, reduce speed immediately.
any long journeys. Incorrect tyre pres-
depth of only 1.6 mm (approx. 0.06 in) Proceed carefully to the nearest BMW
sures can adversely affect the car's
is required by law. Wear indicators Service or tyre dealer, or have the car
roadholding and cause tyre damage,
(arrow) in the base of the tread groove, towed there so that it can be checked
which could result in an accident. < the distribution of which is indicated on or its tyres or wheels inspected.
the tyre's shoulder with TWI (Tread All forms of tyre damage (which could in
Wear Indicator) indicate when a tread the worst case lead to sudden and total
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depth of 1.6 mm (approx. 0.06 in) has loss of pressure) represent a risk of
been reached; this is the legal limit for serious or even fatal injury to the car's
tyre wear. Below a tread depth of 3 mm occupants and to all other road users. <
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(approx. 0.12 in) there is a risk of aqua-
planing at fairly high road speeds even
if the water is not very deep.

146n New tyres Wheel and tyre combinations

To maintain the car's good road behav- Choosing the correct tyres Tyre storage
iour, always fit tyres of the same make
Fit only wheels and tyres that have Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry
and tread pattern to all wheels. BMW
been approved by BMW for your and preferably dark place when not in
tests and approves combinations of
type of vehicle, otherwise the tyres may use. Protect tyres against contamina-
wheels/tyres for use on your car.
e.g. make contact with the vehicle body tion from oil, grease and fuel.
due to impermissible tolerances, even

Do not use retreaded tyres, as
though they are of an approved size;
these could have adverse effects
this could result in a serious accident.
on the car's safety. Their carcasses
BMW is unable to assess the suitability
may differ in internal construction or
of wheels and tyres it has not approved
have aged sufficiently to cast doubt on
and cannot therefore guarantee their
their durability.< safety. <
Age of tyres BMW has tested certain makes of tyre
A tyre's date of manufacture is shown for each tyre size, classified them as
as part of the inscription on the tyre safe for use and approved them. BMW
wall: Service is able to provide the details of
DOT ... 2501 means for instance that these makes. Observe any national
the tyre was manufactured in Week 25 legislation e.g. on entries required in
of the year 2001. the vehicle documents
BMW recommends tyre replacement

The correct wheel and tyre combi-
after not more than 6 years, even if
nation has an influence on various
tyres up to 10 years old may still be
systems, the function of which could
suitable.
otherwise be adversely affected, for
instance ABS, AGS, ASC+T/DSC.
For this reason, fit only tyres of the
same make and tread pattern on all the
car's wheels, and after a puncture, for
instance, fit the approved wheel and
tyre combination again as soon as
possible. <
Winter tyres Snow chains* 147n
The correct tyres Never exceed the maximum speed Fine-link BMW snow chains are only
laid down for the winter tyres fitted permitted if fitted to both rear wheels.
BMW recommends you to fit winter
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to your car. When fitting, comply with the manufac-
tyres (M+S radial-ply) if the car is used
Lack of expert knowledge or incorrect turer's instructions. When snow chains
for driving in wintery conditions.
handling of tyres can cause damage are in use, do not exceed 50 km/h
Although tyres sold for all-year use with
and lead to accidents. (approx. 30 mph).
an M+S marking have better winter
All work on tyres should therefore be
characteristics than summer tyres
carried out only by experts. BMW If the car has 17 or 18-inch
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marked with speed letters H, V, W, Y or
Service will gladly place its specialised wheels, snow chains cannot be
ZR, they do not normally match the
knowledge and facilities at your fitted.
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performance of winter tyres.
disposal.<
In the interests of reliable directional

stability and steerability, fit winter tyres
Tyre condition and tyre pressures
of the same make and tread pattern to
Below a tread depth of 4 mm (0.16 in),
all four road wheels.
winter tyres become noticeably less
Note the speed limit applicable to suitable for winter driving conditions
and should therefore be replaced for

these tyres
safety reasons.
In Germany: a sticker stating the
Keep to the specified tyre pressures
maximum permitted speed must be
and have the wheels and tyres rebal-
displayed in the driver's field of view if
anced each time the wheels are
the car is capable of speeds higher
changed or new tyres are fitted.
than that permitted for the tyres. Suit-
able labels are available from tyre
suppliers or a BMW Service.
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148n Engine compartment lid
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To unlock To open To close
Pull the lever at the left under the Pull the release lever and open the lid. Allow the engine compartment lid to
instrument panel. drop from a height of approx. 30 cm
(12 in) such that it is clearly heard to
Do not work on the car unless you engage.
possess the appropriate special-
ised knowledge. If unfamiliar with the To avoid injuries, as when closing
regulations which have to be complied all doors or lids on the car, make
with, have the work performed by BMW sure that the engine compartment lid is
Service; incorrect handling of parts and unobstructed.
materials could represent a safety risk If you notice during the journey that the
for the car's occupants or other road engine compartment has not been
users. < properly closed, stop the car at the
earliest possible moment and close it
correctly. <
The engine compartment at a glance 149n
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1 Reservoir for brake fluid (under the 3 Engine oil dipstick 150 6 Reservoir for intensive cleaning
micro-filter housing) 154 system 150

4 Engine oil filler cap 151
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2 Jump-start connection point 173 7 Reservoir for windscreen washer and
5 Coolant level-equalising tank 152
headlight cleaning system 150
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150n Washer fluid Engine oil
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Headlight cleaning system* and Intensive cleaning system* Checking engine oil level
windscreen washer Content approx. 1.0 litre (1.8 pints). 1. Park the car on a horizontal surface
Capacity in litres (Imp. pints). 2. Switch off the engine, which should
Fill with intensive cleaning agent. This is
Windscreen washer: be at its regular operating tempera-
frost-resistant down to approx. 27 6
Approx. 3.5 (6.2) saloon ture
and can be obtained from BMW
Approx. 6.0 (10.6) touring 3. After about 5 minutes, take out the
Service.
Incl. headlight cleaning system: dipstick and wipe it clean with a lint-
Approx. 6.0 (10.6). free cloth, paper tissue or similar

Screenwash for the cleaning or
4. Carefully push the dipstick fully into
When filling with water and when intensive cleaning systems is
its tube, then pull it out again
required with screenwash, always easily ignited. Keep it away from
5. The oil level must be between the
follow the manufacturer's instructions. possible ignition sources and store it
two marks on the dipstick.
only in the carefully sealed original
It is best to mix the water and packs, out of reach of children. Comply Like fuel consumption, engine oil
additive before filling the washer with the instructions on the pack. < consumption depends on driving style
fluid tank. < and operating conditions.

Engine oil 151n
In laboratory tests, prolonged
contact with used oils has caused
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cancer.
For this reason, always wash the
affected skin areas thoroughly with
soap and water after work.
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of chil-

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dren's reach and in vessels marked
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with a suitable warning. <
When disposing of used oil,
comply with the relevant environ-

The quantity of oil between the two Adding engine oil mental protection laws. <
dipstick marks is approx. 1 litre Do not add more oil until the level has
(1.8 pints). Do not add oil above the dropped almost as far as the lower
upper dipstick mark. Adding too much dipstick mark.
oil will harm the engine.
BMW engines are designed not
to need separate additives in the
engine oil, and indeed adding these
substances could even be harmful in
certain circumstances. This applies to
manual-shift gearbox or automatic
transmission, final drive and power
steering. <
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Recommendation: have oil changes
carried out by BMW Service.
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152n Engine oil Coolant

Specified engine oils Diesel engines: Do not top up the cooling system
while the engine is hot, otherwise

The quality of the engine oil is a deci- The engine oil chosen must always
you may scald yourself on the resultant
sive factor for the correct operation and comply with the ACEA: A3/B3 or ACEA:
coolant steam.
long life of your car's engine. BMW has A3/B4 specification.
To avoid the risk of subsequent
conducted extensive tests before
Approved "long-life 01" oils always
damage, use only long-life antifreeze
approving certain grades of engine oil.
meet this specification.
and corrosion inhibitor free from nitrites
Petrol and diesel engines: Viscosities

and amino compounds, and approved
by the manufacturer. BMW Service is

The highest quality standards are
All "long-life" oils approved by BMW familiar with these products.
achieved by oils which BMW has
are suitable for operation at any Antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
approved as "long-life 01" oils.
ambient temperature. You conse- constitutes a health hazard. Store it in
Use only an approved grade of "long- quently do not need to pay specific sealed original packs, out of reach of
life 01" oil. attention to the viscosity class. children.
If you are unable to purchase one of Long-life antifreeze and corrosion
these oils, you can top up the oil level in inhibitor contains ethylene glycol, which
between oil changes, if only a small is flammable. For this reason, take care
amount of oil is needed, with a BMW- not to spill long-life antifreeze and
approved "long-life 98" grade of oil. corrosion inhibitor on hot parts of the
Only if no such oil is available should engine; it could ignite and cause
you top up the engine oil level with an burns.<

approved "special oil" or an oil to
ACEA: A3 specification.
BMW Service can provide details
of the oils approved by BMW for
your car's engine. <

Coolant 153n
3. If necessary, add more coolant.
Slowly top up to correct level do
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not overfill.
When disposing of used long-life
antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor,
comply with the relevant environmental

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Checking coolant level and Spark-ignition engine:
adding coolant Correct coolant level with engine cold

Diesel engine: (approx. 20 6):
Correct coolant level with engine cold 1. Turn the cap on the header tank
(approx. 20 6): slightly anti-clockwise until it starts to
Just below the KALT/COLD mark on open, then allow the pressure to
the translucent reservoir. escape before opening it fully
2. Coolant level is correct when the top
end of the red float rod is at least
level with the top of the filler pipe
(see arrow in picture), but not more
than 2 cm (0.8 in) higher, in other
words at the second mark on the
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float rod (see also diagram next to
filler pipe).
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154n Brake fluid

Indicator light Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is When disposing of brake fluid,
to say it absorbs moisture gradu- always comply with the appro-

If the warning light comes on
ally from the air. priate environmental legislation.
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for brake hydraulics, or the
To ensure that the car's brake system
message "Check brake fluid"
remains in good working order, have
appears in the Check Control: brake
the brake fluid renewed every two years
fluid level is too low.
by BMW Service, see also pages 80
Adding brake fluid and the Service Booklet. Brake fluid
constitutes a health hazard and also

The brake fluid reservoir is located
attacks the car's paint. Store it in sealed
under the micro-filter housing on the
original packs, out of reach of children.
driver's side. To top up the brake fluid,
Do not spill brake fluid; add it only up to
or to rectify the cause of any loss of
the MAX mark on the reservoir. If it
brake fluid, please consult BMW
comes into contact with hot parts of the
Service which is familiar with the
engine, brake fluid may ignite and
factory-approved grades of brake fluid
cause burns. <
(DOT 4).
Loss of brake fluid may cause brake
pedal travel to increase. Comply with
the instructions on page 144.

The BMW Maintenance System 155n
Service Interval indicator Service Booklet

Whereas conventional systems call for For further information on maintenance
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maintenance when a fixed distance in points and the scope of maintenance
kilometres/miles has been covered, the work, please refer to the car's Service
BMW Maintenance System has for Booklet.
many years now taken the car's oper-

Depending on the circumstances in
ating conditions into account as well,
which the car is used, it may be worth-
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since one kilometre is by no means the
while to inspect it for damage caused
same as another.
by stones flung up from the road, in
100,000 kilometres completed exclu-
order to guard against subsequent
sively in the form of short journeys
corrosion.
cannot be equated the same distance

The BMW Maintenance System is made up of long main-road journeys
Have maintenance and repair
designed to uphold the car's road only.
work carried out by BMW Service.
safety and operating reliability and to The maintenance routines based on Make sure that maintenance work is
save the customer as much money as actual use of the car consist of the Oil confirmed in the Service Booklet after it
possible. Service and Inspections I and II. has been carried out. These entries are
Please remember that regular mainte- evidence that your car has been serv-
The principle of determining mainte-
nance is not only essential to ensure iced regularly and correctly, and are
nance intervals according to load effec-
that your car remains safe, but also to also the basis of any warranty claims.<
tively covers all the operating
enhance its resale value. conditions to which the car is likely to
be exposed. Drivers who cover only
very short annual distances well
below 10,000 km (approx. 6,000 miles)
should none the less have an engine
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oil change carried out every two years,
since engine oil ages regardless of the
loads imposed on it.
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156n Rule of the road Technical modifications

Light-emitting diodes (LED)
Controls, displays and other equipment
items inside your car have light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) behind a cover as their
light source. These LEDs resemble
conventional lasers and are classified
by law as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

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Do not remove the cover or
expose the eyes directly to the
unfiltered light source for several hours
at a time, as this could cause irritation
When entering another country involves to the iris.

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a switch to driving on the other side of
the road:
1. Remove the plugs above the head-
lights
2. For driving on the left: slide lever
towards centre of car
For driving on the right: slide lever
towards outside of car.

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Access to socket for On-Board
Diagnosis (OBD):
Lift the cover on the top of the compart-
ment next to the steering column
(arrow).
Components which have a decisive
effect on exhaust emissions can be
tested at this interface with a suitable
device.
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158n
159n
Initial overview
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Minor repairs
Technical data
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Minor
160n Toolkit Wiper blades
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The toolkit is located in the luggage Front Rear*
compartment lid/tailgate. 1. Hold the wiper blade against the
1. Raise the wiper arm slightly and hold
To open, undo the wing bolt(s). it firmly glass and pull the wiper arm off/
2. Move the sliding safety catch (arrow) unclip it (arrow) at the outer pivot
and take off the wiper blade towards 2. Offer up the new wiper blade and
the windscreen press it against the wiper arm (clip
3. Attach the new wiper blade and slide into position).
the safety catch back.

Use only BMW-approved wiper
blades.<
Lights and bulbs 161n
Lights and bulbs make an important Please note when cleaning the
contribution towards road safety. headlights:
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Appropriate care and attention should > Do not rub them when dry or use
therefore be taken when handling these caustic or abrasive cleaning agents
components. If you are unfamiliar with > Soak dirt or other deposits (e.g. dead
such tasks, it is better to entrust them insects) with BMW Shampoo and
to BMW Service. wash down with plenty of water
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> Use a de-icer spray to remove ice
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Do not touch the glass of a new deposits not a scraper or other hard
bulb with the fingers, because tool. <

even slight amounts of dirt or grease
will then be burned into the bulb and

reduce its working life. Use a clean
Right-hand side of engine compart-
tissue, cloth or similar, or hold the bulb
ment.
by its base. <
1 Low-beam headlights
A box containing spare bulbs is avail- 2 High-beam headlights
able from BMW Service.
Low-beam and high-beam

Before any work is done on the headlights
electrical system, switch off the H7 bulb, 55 Watt
affected consumer equipment or
disconnect the negative terminal from The bulb is pressurised, so

the battery, to prevent any risk of short- protect the eyes and wear gloves.
circuits occurring. There is otherwise a risk of injury if the
Observe any instructions supplied by bulbs are damaged. <
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the bulb manufacturer, to avoid causing
injury or damage when changing 1. Turn the bulb holder to the left
bulbs. < (arrow) and take it off
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2. Pull out the bulb and change it.
162n Lights and bulbs

Xenon headlights*
The operating life of these light units is
extremely long and the likelihood of
failure very low, provided that they are
not switched on and off a very great
number of times. If a xenon headlight
should none the less fail, switch on the
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fog lights and continue the journey with
great care, provided that local legisla-
tion does not prohibit this.
In view of the risk of potentially
fatal accidents resulting from the Side and parking lights Front flashing turn indicator
high electrical voltages that are
10 Watt bulb 21 Watt bulb
present, work on the xenon lighting
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and
system including bulb changing should
The bulb holder and reflector are a
take it off
only be performed by specialist
single unit, and are changed
2. Press the bulb in slightly, turn to the
personnel. < together. < left and remove.
1. Turn the bulb holder with reflector to
the left and take it out
2. Detach the cable connector
3. Attach new bulb holder to plug
connector making sure that it
engages correctly
4. Insert reflector with bulb holder and
twist clockwise as far as limit posi-
tion.
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Side turn indicator repeater* Fog lights 2. Remove the two screws (arrows)
5 Watt bulb H8 bulb, 35 Watt 3. Remove the cover next to the head-
light
1. Press the light forwards at its rear
The bulb is pressurised, so 4. Rotate the headlight through 90 3
edge (arrow) with the fingertip and
protect the eyes and wear gloves. anti-clockwise and pull forward to
take it out
There is otherwise a risk of injury if the remove
2. Press the bulb in slightly, turn to the
bulbs are damaged. < 5. Detach the cable connector
left and remove.
6. Turn the bulb anti-clockwise and
1. Remove the retaining clips on the air remove.
inlet grille (arrows) with the aid of a
screwdriver, and take off the grille to
the front
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164n Lights and bulbs
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Rear lights saloon 1. Fold down the side trim in the Rear lights touring
Rear lights: light-emitting diodes luggage compartment, using the Rear lights: light-emitting diodes
Other lights: 21 Watt handle at the top Other lights: 21 Watt

2. Turn the affected bulb holder to the
1 Flashing turn indicators white 1 Flashing turn indicators white
left (arrow) and remove it
2 Rear lights red 3. Press the blown bulb in slightly and 2 Rear lights red
3 Rear fog lights red turn to the left, take out and renew 3 Rear fog lights red
4. Insert bulb holder and twist clock-
4 Reversing lights white 4 Reversing lights white
wise as far as limit position.
5 Brake lights red 5 Brake lights red
6 Reflectors red 6 Reflectors red
In the event of a fault in the rear In the event of a fault in the rear
lights, have it rectified by BMW lights, have it rectified by BMW
Service. < Service. <

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Lights in rear panel: Lights in tailgate: Central brake light*
1. Open the flap in the side panel trim 1. Open the trim in the tailgate 21 Watt bulb
2. Turn the quick-release fastener and 2. Turn the quick-release fastener 1. Open the luggage compartment lid
take off the trim in front of the bulb (arrow) and take off the bulb holder 2. Use a screwdriver to unclip the cover
holder 3. Press the bulb in slightly, turn to the on the underside of the rear window
3. Turn the quick-release fastener left and remove. shelf (arrow)
(arrow) and take off the bulb holder 3. Turn the bulb holder to the left and
4. Press the bulb in slightly, turn to the take it off
left and remove. 4. Press the bulb in slightly, turn to the
If a sub-woofer loudspeaker * is left and remove.
installed behind the right-hand flap, touring: LED strip light in tailgate.
release the toggle screw and swing the
sub-woofer to one side.
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166n Lights and bulbs Remote control for auxiliary heater*

New transmitter
If you begin to use a new transmitter
(either a replacement or an additional
transmitter), it must first be initialised.
Either one or two transmitters can be
used.
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Observe the times stated below
accurately, otherwise initialising
will fail and have to be repeated. <
1. Remove the fuse for the auxiliary
Licence plate lights Changing the batteries heater (in luggage compartment or
5 Watt bulb Renew the batteries if the indicator light load area on right, see page 172) and
insert it again after 10 seconds

no longer flashes when the auxiliary
1. Insert screwdriver into slot and press
heater is switched on. 2. Within 3 seconds of having inserted
to the left (arrow); this will release the
the fuse again, press button 3
light 1. Pull open cover 1 for battery
3. Next, press button 4 within 5
2. Take out the light and change the compartment
seconds
bulb. 2. Insert two batteries 2 of the same
4. After a further 3 seconds, the system
type (LR 1). Battery type and installed
is operational.
position are marked on the base of
the battery compartment
3. Press the cover back into position.
Dispose of old batteries only at an
authorised collecting point or
return them to BMW Service. <

Wheel-changing 167n
Safety precautions in the event of Position the car's jack on a firm surface.
a puncture or tyre failure: Never place wood blocks or similar
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Halt the car as far away from the main under the jack, or the maximum lifting
traffic flow as possible, on a firm capacity may be exceeded. When the
surface; switch on the hazard warning car has been jacked up, do not lie
flashers. under it or start the engine, as this
Engage the steering lock in the straight- could lead to a potentially fatal acci-
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ahead position, apply the handbrake dent. <
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and select first or reverse gear or
selector lever position P.
All occupants must leave the car and be
led to a point where they are not

exposed to risk, for example behind a
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crash barrier at the side of the road.
To avoid rattling noises later, please
If necessary, set up the warning triangle
make a note of the positions of the
or a flashing warning light at a sufficient
tools when they are removed, and
distance to the rear. Comply with rele-
replace them in the same positions
vant local laws.
later.
Only change wheels on a flat, firm and
non-slip surface. On a soft or low-grip > Jack

surface (snow, ice, tiles or similar) there Saloon: fold back the floor mat in the
is a risk of the car or the jack sliding luggage compartment and loosen the
sideways. wing nut (arrow).
touring: raise the floor panel and the
spare wheel cover (see page 134).
After using the jack, retract it fully,
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swing the crank handle back in and
clip it securely
> Wheel chock
Next to the jack. Unscrew the wing
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nut to remove it.
168n Wheel-changing
Procedure
1. Note the safety precautions on the
previous page
2. Prevent the car from rolling away:
Place the wheel chock behind the
front wheel on the side opposite to
where the wheel is to be removed (or

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in front of the front wheel on a down-
hill gradient). If the car cannot be
moved to a point on a less severe
gradient, you must protect it reliably
against rolling away
> Spare wheel and adapter * to remove 3. If full-width wheel covers* are *
4. Version with adapter : place the
the wheel stud cover * (see next but installed: reach into the vent holes adapter on the wheel stud cover,
one column) and pull the cover off attach the wheel stud wrench and
Both are kept next to the jack. Take press to the left (see illustration)
off the adapter or the plastic cap. 5. If hub covers * are fitted: lever off the
Unscrew the wing nut (arrow) by cover by inserting a screwdriver
hand and take out the wheel blade into the slot. For thiefproof
> Wheel stud wrench and screwdriver wheel studs, see page 170
In the toolkit in the luggage compart- 6. Slacken off the wheel studs by a
ment lid/tailgate (see page 160). 1/2 turn
touring: the wheel stud wrench is
next to the spare wheel.

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For this lightweight wheel, use
only the special full-width cover
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supplied with the car, otherwise the
cover may not be held firmly.<
16. With hub cap: offer up the cap and
press into position

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17. With wheel stud cover: align the
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arrow on the cover with the line on
the wheel, then press the cover on
18. Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest opportunity.

Cars with Tyre Pressure Control
7. Attach the jack to the nearest 11. Offer up the new wheel and secure
mounting point to the wheel which it with at least two studs inserted on
*
(RDC) :
After fitting the spare wheel or

is to be removed; the full surface opposite sides of the hub
correcting the tyre pressure, re-
area of the base of the jack should 12. Insert and screw up the remaining
activate the system, see page 105.
make contact with the ground, and wheel studs, then tighten them all
the jack head should enter the firmly, working across the hub
rectangular recess of the mounting rather than round it
point (see picture detail) as the jack 13. Lower the car and remove the jack
is raised 14. Tighten the studs alternately on
8. Continue to turn the crank handle opposite sides of the hub
until the wheel you wish to change 15. With full-width wheel covers: place
is lifted clear of the ground the cover in position so that the
9. Take out the wheel studs and valve cutout is aligned with the tyre
remove the wheel valve, then press the cover on to
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10. Remove heavy dirt deposits from the wheel with both hands
the wheel and hub contact faces
and clean the wheel studs
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170n Wheel-changing Thiefproof wheel studs*

Use the jack only for wheel- For the lightweight wheel, use
changing. Do not attempt to raise only BMW-approved balance
another type of vehicle or any other weights for alloy wheels. Do not
load with this jack; this could result in attempt to use hammer-on steel
injury or damage. balance weights on these wheels. <

For safety reasons, have the wheel stud
tightening torque checked without With certain tyre sizes, in the
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delay, using a suitable calibrated torque event of a puncture or similar it
wrench (correct tightening torque = may be necessary to fit the spare wheel
100 Nm). < and tyre (of a different size). Although
this wheel can be used entirely satis-
When replacing a wheel in the spare factorily in all load and speed ranges, in
wheel well, make sure that the central such cases, fit a wheel and tyre of the
1 Stud cap (not for wheels with wheel
threaded rod in the well is not bent or correct size as soon as possible. < stud cover or hub cap)
damaged.
2 Wheel stud for adapter
If the car is not fitted with alloy wheels
3 Adapter (in toolkit, next to spare
of the Original BMW type, note that
wheel in the touring)
different wheel studs may be needed.
To remove:
Have a flat tyre repaired as soon as
possible, and the wheel and tyre rebal- 1. Turn cap 1 slightly to the left with the
anced before fitting. wheel stud wrench, and take it off
2. Take adapter 3 out of the toolkit and

Fit dust caps on tyre valves, to keep dirt
insert it into the wheel stud
out. Dirt in the tyre valve can often lead
3. Unscrew wheel stud 2.
to a gradual loss of air pressure.
After inserting and tightening the wheel
stud again, remove the adapter and
press on the stud cap.

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The cap is located correctly if the Maintenance Recharging the battery

M of the BMW badge is over a
The battery needs no routine mainte- Recharge the battery only with the
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raised section on the wheel stud when
nance whatsoever, in other words the engine stopped, via the connections in
pressed on. < quantity of acid it contains will normally the engine compartment (see "Starting
The code number is embossed on the last for the full operating life of the with a flat battery", page 173).
front of the adapter. Please make a battery in temperate climates.
careful note of this number and keep it Dispose of old batteries only at an
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in a safe place, in case the adapter is Please address all queries authorised collecting point or
lost. concerning the battery to BMW return them to BMW Service. Batteries
Service. As the battery is absolutely filled with acid should be transported
maintenance-free, the following infor- and stored upright. Protect batteries
mation is provided for reference only. < against falling over when in transit. <

Do not disconnect battery leads
while the engine is running, other-
wise excess current will destroy the
vehicle electronics unit. <
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172n Fuses
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In glove box In the luggage compartment In the load area
Open the glove box and turn the two Fold the right-hand side trim down with Press the button on the right-hand flap
white quick-release fasteners to the the handle provided. to open it, and pull the trim to one side.
left.
If a sub-woofer loudspeaker * is
installed behind the right-hand flap,
release the toggle screw and swing the
sub-woofer to the side.
Do not repair blown fuses or
replace them with fuses with
different colours or ampere ratings,
otherwise overloaded electrical wires
can cause a fire in the vehicle. <

Mobile Service Starting with a flat battery 173n
The Mobile Service of the BMW Group Do not use the spray products sold as 1. Check that the other vehicle's
is there to assist you round the clock, starting aids. battery has a voltage of 12 Volt.
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including at weekends and on public This should be printed on the
If the car's own battery is flat, your
holidays. battery cover
BMW's engine can be started by using
2. Do not disconnect the batteries
If you have a breakdown, please call two jump leads from another vehicle's
when jump-starting. Switch off any
the Mobile Service control centre for battery. In the same way, you can help
consumers in both vehicles
your home country. The telephone another car to start. Use only leads with
3. The bodies of the two vehicles must
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numbers are to be found in the "Service fully insulated battery post clips.
not make contact risk of short-
Contact" brochure.
circuit
Do not touch any electrically live
4. Run the engine of the donor vehicle
parts when the engine is running,
or a fatal accident may occur. Do not

depart from the procedure described
below, otherwise personal injury could
result or one or both vehicles be
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7. Run the engine of the donor vehicle
at higher than idle speed for a few
minutes, then start the engine of the
other vehicle in the usual way. If an
initial attempt to start the engine
fails, wait several minutes until the
flat battery has been recharged to a

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8. Allow both engines to run for a few
minutes before disconnecting the
jump leads
9. Disconnect the jump leads in the
opposite order from that in which

5. With the jump lead marked (+), 6. With the jump lead marked (),
they were originally attached.
establish a connection between the establish a connection between
positive terminal of the battery in the negative terminals of the two Have the battery recharged by BMW
the other vehicle and the jump- vehicles. First connect it to the Service if necessary.
starting connection in the engine negative battery terminal or to earth
compartment of the BMW. The cap (ground) on the engine or body of
over this connection on the BMW is the donor vehicle, then to the nega-
marked "+" (see illustration). Fold tive battery terminal or to earth
open the cap (arrow) (ground) on the engine or body of
the vehicle which you wish to start.
On your BMW a special nut is
provided for this purpose on the
suspension strut housing; see
arrow in illustration
Always connect the jump leads in
the correct order, so that no
sparks which could cause injury occur
at the battery. <

Tow-starting, towing away 175n
Avoid offset between the towing
and towed vehicle, and make sure
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that the towrope is taut when the
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Using a towbar
The towing eyes of both vehicles
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should be on the same side. If it is
impossible to avoid attaching the
towbar at an angle, note the following:
> Towbar clearance may be restricted

when cornering
Towing eye Rear: > The towbar will generate lateral
The screw-in towing eye is kept in the Press the arrow symbol on the cover forces if it is attached offset.
car's toolkit (on the touring, next to the and swing it out to remove.
spare wheel) and should always be Do not tow a vehicle heavier than
carried on the car. It can be screwed in Screw the towing eye in fully to your own, as there is otherwise a
at the front or the rear of the car, and is avoid the risk of its thread being risk of losing control.<
only to be used for towing on a firm damaged.
road surface. Never tow the car or lash it down at any
of the suspension elements, as this
Access to threaded hole could cause damage and lead to acci-
dents occurring later. <

Front:
Press the arrow symbol on the cover

For towing, use either a towbar or a
and swing it out to remove.
nylon rope or tapes; use of the latter
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helps to avoid sudden tensile loads.
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176n Tow-starting, towing away

Tow-starting Towing away Automatic-transmission cars:
Cars with catalytic converter should 1. Turn ignition key to position 1, to 1. Set the selector lever to N
only be tow-started if the engine is enable the brake lights, turn indica- 2. Maximum towing speed:
cold. It is always preferable to use jump tors, horn and windscreen wipers to 70 km/h (approx. 43 mph)
leads, see page 173. be activated 3. Maximum towing distance:
2. Switch on the hazard warning 150 km (approx. 93 miles).

1. Switch on the hazard warning
flashers (comply with local regula-
flashers (comply with local regula-
tions)
tions)
2. Turn the ignition key to position 2 If the car's electrical system has failed,
3. Select 3rd gear the car must be made identifiable to
4. Keep the clutch pedal down. When following vehicles, for instance by
the car is moving, gradually release placing a notice or the warning triangle
the clutch pedal. After the engine has in the rear window.
fired and is running, depress the
clutch pedal again Make sure that the ignition key is
5. Switch off the hazard warning turned to position 1 even if the
flashers. electrical system has failed; this is to
ensure that the steering lock cannot

Have the cause of starting problems
engage and prevent the car from being
traced and rectified by BMW Service.
steered.
Automatic-transmission cars:
When the engine is not running, there is
These cars cannot be tow-started.
no power assistance and the brake
Starting with jump leads: see page 173.
servo is out of action. The steering and
brakes will require extra effort to
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179n
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180n Engine data
BMW 520i/ BMW 523i BMW 525i/ BMW 530i/ BMW 535i
touring touring touring
Displacement cc 2171 2394 2494 2979 3498
Number of cylinders 6 6 6 6 8
Max. power output kW/bhp 125/170 135/184 141/192 170/231 180/245
at engine speed rpm 6250 5800 6000 5900 5800
Max. torque Nm 210 240 245 300 345
at engine speed rpm 3500 3600 3500 3500 3800
Compression ratio ε 10.7 10.5 10.5 10.2 10.0
Stroke mm 72.0 72.0 75.0 89.6 78.9
Bore mm 80.0 84.0 84.0 84.0 84.0
Mixture preparation Digital Motor Electronics
BMW 540i/ BMW 520d/ BMW 525d/ BMW 530d/
touring touring touring touring
Displacement cc 4398 1951 2497 2926
Number of cylinders 8 4 6 6
Max. power output kW/bhp 210/286 100/136 120/163 142/194
at engine speed rpm 5400 4000 4000 4000
Max. torque Nm 440 280 350 410
at engine speed rpm 3600 1750 2000 to 2500 1750 to 3000
Compression ratio ε 10.0 19.0 17.5 18.0
Stroke mm 82.7 88.0 82.8 88.0
Bore mm 92.0 84.0 80.0 84.0
Mixture preparation Digital Motor Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE)
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Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/O emissions 181n
BMW 520i BMW 520i BMW 523i BMW 525i
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5-sp. gearbox Automatic Automatic 5-sp. gearbox
Urban litres/100 km 12.2/12.8 13.5/13.7 15.8 13.1/13.4
(Imp. mpg) (23.1/22.1) (20.9/20.6) (17.9) (21.6/21.1)
Extra-urban litres/100 km 7.1/7.5 7.8/7.9 7.8 7.2/7.7
(Imp. mpg) (39.8/37.7) (36.2/35.7) (36.2) (39.2/36.7)
Combined litres/100 km 9.0/9.5 9.9/10.1 10.8 9.4/9.8
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(Imp. mpg) (31.4/29.7) (28.5/28.0) (26.2) (30.1/28.8)
O emissions grammes/km 216/228 237/242 247 225/235

Automatic 5-sp. gearbox Automatic 5-sp. gearbox
Urban litres/100 km 14.4/14.7 13.1/13.7 15.5/15.7 17.5
(Imp. mpg) (19.6/19.2) (21.6/20.6) (18.2/18.0) (16.1)
Extra-urban litres/100 km 7.9/8.0 7.4/7.7 7.9/8.1 8.5
(Imp. mpg) (36.2/35.3) (38.2/36.7) (35.7/34.9) (33.2)
Combined litres/100 km 10.3/10.5 9.5/9.9 10.7/10.9 11.8
(Imp. mpg) (27.4/26.9) (29.7/28.5) (26.4/25.9) (23.9)
O emissions grammes/km 247/252 229/238 257/261 283
BMW 535i BMW 540i BMW 540i BMW 520d
Automatic 6-sp. gearbox Automatic 5-sp. gearbox
Urban litres/100 km 17.7 18.4/18.7 18.2/18.9 7.8/8.1
Data
(Imp. mpg) (15.9) (15.3/15.1) (15.5/14.9) (36.2/34.9)
Extra-urban litres/100 km 8.6 8.8/9.0 8.9/9.2 4.7/5.0
(Imp. mpg) (32.8) (32.1/31.4) (31.7/30.7) (60.1/56.5)
Combined litres/100 km 11.9 12.3/12.6 12.3/12.8 5.9/6.1
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(Imp. mpg) (23.7) (23.0/22.4) (23.0/22.1) (47.9/46.3)
O emissions grammes/km 286 295/302 295/307 156/163
First value: saloon; second value: touring

182n Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/O emissios

BMW 525d BMW 525d BMW 530d BMW 530d
5-sp. gearbox Automatic 5-sp. gearbox Automatic
Urban litres/100 km 9.2/9.5 11.1/11.5 9.7/9.6 11.8/11.6
(Imp. mpg) (30.7/29.7) (25.4/24.6) (29.1/29.4) (23.9/24.3)
Extra-urban litres/100 km 5.3/5.6 6.4/6.3 5.6/5.9 6.3/6.7
(Imp. mpg) (53.3/50.4) (44.1/44.8) (50.4/47.9) (44.8/42.1)
Combined litres/100 km 6.7/7.0 8.1/8.2 7.1/7.3 8.3/8.5
(Imp. mpg) (42.1/40.3) (34.9/34.4) (39.8/38.7) (34.0/33.2)
O emissions grammes/km 179/187 216/219 189/194 221/226
First value: saloon; second value: touring
Fuel consumption is determined according to a standard test method (93/116/EU). It is not the same as the average fuel
consumption in practice, which depends on a great many different factors such as driving style, load, road condition, traffic
density and flow, weather, tyre pressures etc. Engine power output and road performance data are measured in the condi-
tions laid down by 80/1269 EU and DIN 70020 (with the car to standard specification). This standard specifies the permit-
ted tolerances. Additional equipment on the car may have quite a significant influence on both performance and fuel con-
sumption, since it usually affects the car's weight and c value (drag coefficient), for instance roof rack, wider tyres,
additional mirrors etc.

Dimensions 183n
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All dimensions in millimetres (mm). Value after /: with automatic-dip outside mirrors
Minimum turning circle D: 11.3 m (37.1 ft); BMW 540i: 11.4 m (37.4 ft)
184n Dimensions
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*
Height with roof rails : 1462 (BMW 530i, 540i: 1457)
Minimum turning circle D: 11.3 m (37.1 ft); BMW 540i: 11.4 m (37.4 ft)
Weights saloon 185n
BMW 520i BMW 523i/525i BMW 530i BMW 535i
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Weight of car, unladen (with one occupant, ready for road, tank full, excluding optional extras)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 1570 (2461) 1575 (2472) 1605 (3538) 1685 (3715)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 1600 (3527) 1605 (3538) 1635 (3605) 1730 (3814)
Permitted gross weight
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while towing a trailer

Front axle load limit kg (lb) 985 (2171) 985 (2171) 1020 (2249) 1090 (2403)
Rear axle load limit kg (lb) 1125 (2480) 1125 (2480) 1170 (2579) 1200 (2645)
for trailer towing kg (lb) 1240 (2734) 1240 (2734) 1275 (2811) 1305 (2877)
Towing loads according to EU operating permit (acc. to factory specification and legally permitted in Germany).
BMW Service will have details of possible increases. Note and comply with different values in certain countries.
unbraked kg (lb) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653)
braked, max. gradient 12 X

(with manual gearbox/automatic transmission) kg (lb) 1500/1700 1800/1900 2000/2000 2000/2000
(3307/3748) (3968/4189) (4409/4409) (4409/4409)
Trailer nose weight kg (lb) 90 (198)
Roof load kg (lb) 100 (220)
Luggage compartment capacity acc. to VDA test litres (cu.ft) 460 (16.2) ii
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If you make full use of the quoted trailer load limit on gradients up to 12 X and also wish to load the car itself up to its
permissible gross weight limit, you are recommended not to drive up gradients steeper than 10 X.
Do not exceed either the axle load limits or the car's gross weight limit.
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186n Weights saloon
BMW 540i BMW 520d BMW 525d BMW 530d
Weight of car, unladen (with one occupant, ready for road, tank full, excluding optional extras)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 1735 (3825) 1680 (3704) 1710 (3770)
unbraked kg (lb) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653)

(with manual gearbox/automatic transmission) kg (lb) 2000/2000 1600/ 1800/2000 2000/2000
(4409/4409) (3527/) (3968/4409) (4409/4409)
Luggage compartment capacity acc. to VDA test litres (cu.ft) 460 (16.2)
Weights touring 187n
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Weight of car. unladen (with one occupant, ready for road, tank full, excluding optional extras)
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unbraked kg (lb) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653)

(with manual gearbox/automatic transmission) kg (lb) 1600/1700 1800/1900 2000/2000 2000/2000
(3527/3748) (3968/4189) (4409/4409) (4409/4409)
Luggage compartment capacity acc. to VDA test litres 410 1525
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(cu.ft) (14.5 53.8)
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BMW 520i with manual gearbox: 1600 kg (3527 lb) trailer load only up to a gross vehicle weight of 2125 kg (4685 lb).
If the full gross vehicle weight of 2195 kg (4839 lb) is utilised, the max. towing load is only 1530 kg (3373 lb).
188n Weights touring
BMW 520d BMW 525d BMW 530d
Weight of car. unladen (with one occupant, ready for road, tank full, excluding optional extras)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 1670 (3682) 1780 (3924) 1810 (3990)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 1790 (3946) 1820 (4012)
Front axle load limit kg (lb) 1000 (2205) 1065 (2348) 1085 (2392)
Rear axle load limit kg (lb) 1290 (2844) 1310 (2888) 1310 (2888)
for trailer towing kg (lb) 1300 (2866) 1390 (3064) 1390 (3064)
unbraked kg (lb) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653)

(with manual gearbox/automatic transmission) kg (lb) 1600/ 1800/2000 2000/2000
(3527/) (3968/4409) (4409/4409)
Luggage compartment capacity acc. to VDA test litres 410 1525
(cu.ft) (14.5 53.8)
Performance saloon 189n
BMW 520i BMW 523i BMW 525i BMW 530i BMW 535i
Automatic
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Top speed km/h (mph) 226 (140) 225 (140) 238 (148) 250 (155) 250 (155)
with automatic transmission km/h (mph) 220 (137) 232 (144) 244 (152) 247 (153)
Acceleration 9.3
from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) s 9.1 (10.2) 8.1 (8.9) 7.1 (7.6) 6.9 (7.6)
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80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph)
in 4th gear s 9.4 - 8.4 7.3 7.4

BMW 540i BMW 520d BMW 525d BMW 530d
Top speed km/h (mph) 250 (155) 206 (128) 219 (136) 230 (143)
(governed)
with automatic transmission km/h (mph) 250 (155) 219 (136) 230 (143)
(governed)
Acceleration
from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) s 6.2 (6.5) 10.6 8.9 (9.1) 7.8 (8.0)
80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph)
in 4th gear s 8.1 (in 5th 9.3 7.8 6.9
gear)
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Acceleration values in ( ): with automatic transmission
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190n Performance touring
Top speed km/h (mph) 223 (139) 235 (146) 250 (155) 250 (155)
(governed)
with automatic transmission km/h (mph) 217 (135) 229 (142) 241 (150) 250 (155)
(governed)
Acceleration
from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) s 9.5 (10.5) 8.5 (9.3) 7.5 (7.9) 6.3 (6.7)
80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph)
in 4th gear s 9.9 8.9 7.7 8.6 (in 5th gear)
BMW 520d BMW 525d BMW 530d
Top speed km/h (mph) 204 (127) 215 (134) 227 (141)
with automatic transmission km/h (mph) 215 (134) 227 (141)
Acceleration
from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) s 10.9 9.4 (9.6) 8.1 (8.3)
80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph)
in 4th gear s 9.9 8.5 7.4
Acceleration values in ( ): with automatic transmission

Filling capacities 191n
Litres (Imp. units) Note
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Fuel tank approx. 70 (15.4 gal.) Fuel grade: page 23
including reserve of approx. 8 (1.8 gal.) with 4- and 6-cylinder engine

approx. 10 (2.2 gal) with 8-cylinder engine

Windscreen washer approx. 3.5 (6.2 pints) saloon Further details: page 150
approx. 6.0 (10.6 pints) touring
incl. headlight cleaning system approx. 6.0 (10.6 pints)
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Intensive cleaning system approx. 1.0 (1.8 pints)
Cooling system, incl. heater circuit 8.4 (14.8 pints) BMW 520d Further details: page 152
9.2 (16.2 pints) BMW 525d, 530d
10.5 (18.5 pints) BMW 520i, 523i, 525i, 530i

12.0 (21.1 pints) BMW 535i, 540i
Engine oil with filter renewal 6.0 (10.6 pints) BMW 520d Long-life oil for spark-
6.5 (11.4 pints) BMW 520i, 523i, 525i, 530i, 525d, ignition and diesel engines.
530d Oil grades: page 152
7.5 (13.2 pints) BMW 535i, 540i
Manual gearbox, automatic Permanently filled, no oil
transmission and final drive changes
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Everything from A to Z
A Automatic driving lights Bonnet Child seat 61
ABS (Anti-lock brake control 107 opening 148t Childproof door locks 64
system) 18, 143 Automatic Recirculated Air unlocking 148t Childproof safety switch 46
Acceleration 189 Control (AUC) 117 Boot lid Cigarette lighter 126
Accessories 9 Automatic Stability Control remote operation 36 Clock 86
Activated charcoal filter 119 plus Traction Bottle holders, see Drinks Clock, see also on-board
Active seat 53 (ASC+T) 18, 102 can holders computer Owner's
Adding engine oil 151t Automatic steering wheel Brake fluid 154 Handbook
Air conditioning 111, 116 adjustment 57 adding 154t O emissions 181
demisting windows 113 Automatic transmission with Brake hydraulics 17 Code 92
Air distribution 112, 116 Steptronic 18, 70 Brake lights, changing activating 92
Air pressure 24, 145 Auxiliary bulbs 164t deactivating 92
Air supply 112, 116 heater 112, 118, 120 Brakes 144 emergency
Air vents 114 remote control 121 Breakdown service 173t deactivation 93
Airbags 18, 60 Average fuel Bulb changing 161t selecting 92
Alarm system 32, 44 consumption 84, 91 Code, see also operating
Antifreeze, radiator 152t Average speed 84, 92 C instructions for on-board
using 152t Axle loads 185 Call charges 99 computer
Anti-lock brake system Call duration 99 Cold starting 67
(ABS) 18, 143 B Can holders, see Drinks can Comfort seat 51
Anti-theft system 44 Battery 171 holders Compartments in load
Aquaplaning 142, 145 charge indicator light 17 Car battery 171 area 133
Arrival time, estimated 91 charging 171 Car Memory 64 Computer 83, 84, 89
ASC+T (Automatic Stability recharging 171t Car phone 125 Consumption 84, 91
Control plus Beam height adjustment, Central locking 32 Controls 12
Traction) 18, 102 headlights 108 button 37 Convenient operation of
Ashtray 126, 127 Beam throw adjustment 108 Centre brake light 165 windows and sliding/tilt
AUC (Automatic Recircu- Biodiesel 23 Check Control 81 sunroof 33, 35
lated Air Control) 117 Blower 112, 116 button 81 Convenient starting 67
Automatic air BMW Active seat 53 Checking engine oil Coolant 152
conditioning 114, 116 BMW Comfort seat 51 level 150t adding 153t
Child restraint systems 61 Coolant thermometer 79
Everything from A to Z 195n
Cooling, maximum 117 Digital clock, see also on- E pressure 17

Copyright 4 board computer Owner's Eco-diesel 23 viscosity 152
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Cruise control 75 Handbook EDC (Electronic Damping Engine size 180
Cup holder, see Drinks can Dimensions 183 Control) 104 Engine, starting 66
holders Dipped headlights 107 Electric mirror heating 58 Estimated time of arrival 91
automatic 107 Electric steering wheel
D Dipstick 150 adjustment 57 F
Date Disc brakes 144 Electric window lifts 45 Failure displays 81
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calling up 86 Displacement 180 Electrical consumer Failure indications 81t
changing 86 Display lighting 108 failure 172t False alarms, avoiding 45t
Date, see also on-board Displays 13, 15 Electronic Damping Control Filling capacities 191
computer Owner's Distance 90 (EDC) 104 Flashing turn indicator

Handbook Door keys 32 Emergency call 95 changing
Daytime dipped Drinks can holders 126 Emergency operation bulb 162t , 164t
headlights 107 Driving area 12 doors 33t Flashing turn indicator
DBC (Dynamic Brake Driving hints fuel filler flap 22t repeaters 19
Control) 18, 104 aquaplaning 142 luggage Flat battery 173t
Deadlock 44 brakes 142 compartment 38t Flooding 142
Defogging windows 113 rear-window shelf 142 sunroof 48t Fog lights 109
Defrost setting 113, 116 water on roads 142 tailgate 39t changing bulb 163t
Defrosting Driving lights control, Energy Control 78 Folding rear seat back 128
windows 113t , 116t automatic 107 Engine compartment 149 Footbrake 144
Dialling Driving on left/right 156 opening 148t Front seat adjustment 49
by input of phone DSC (Dynamic Stability unlocking 148t Fuel consumption 84, 91
number 98 Control) 18, 102 Engine coolant 152 average 84
by name 96 Dust caps, tyre valves 170 adding 153t display 78
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by TOP-8 96 Dynamic Brake Control Engine data 180 figures 181
via one-touch dialling (DBC) 18, 104 Engine oil 150 Fuel filler flap 22
number 97 Dynamic Stability Control checking level 150 Fuel gauge 78
(DSC) 18, 102
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Diesel fuel 23 consumption 150 Fuel grade 23
Digital clock 86 grades 152 Fuel tank 191
level 17, 18 Fuses 172
G Heating and Intensive cleaning 73 Load area 38, 132
Gearbox, manual-shift 69 ventilation 111, 114 Intensive cleaning capacity 185
Glove box 124 Heating with engine system 150 net 43
Grilles 111, 114 stopped 118 Interior lights 110 opening separately 38
Gross weight 185 Heavy loads 135 remote control 36 Load area cover,
Gross weight limit 185 Height 183 Interior movement touring 132
Height adjustment, seats 50 detector 44 Loads 135
H High-beam
headlights 19, 109
deactivating 45t
Interior protection 45
securing 135
Lockable wheel studs 170
Hand lamp 125
bulb changing 161t Interlock 66 Long-life oils 152
Handbrake 18, 68
Holders for drinks cans 126 Intermittent wipe 73 Low fuel level warning
Hand-free telephoning 125
Horn 12 light 78
Hands-free
microphone 125
Hydraulic Brake Assistant, J Low-beam headlights 107
see DBC Jack 167 automatic 107
Hazard warning
Jump starting 173 bulb changing 161t
flashers 12t
Head airbags 60 I Luggage
Head restraints 53 Ice warning 77 K compartment 38, 43

capacity 185
Headlight adjustment for Ignition key 32 Key Memory 64
Ignition switch 66 emergency
opposite rule of the Keys 32
Imprint 4 operation 38t
road 156t Kick-down 71
Independent heater, see manual operation 38t
Headlight beam throw Knock control 23
auxiliary heater opening from outside 39
adjustment 108
opening separately 38
Headlight cleaning 74
Headlight cleaning
Independent ventilation 120
Inside mirror 59
L releasing in event of
Lashing down loads 43, 136 electrical fault 38t
system 150 Inspection 80t
Lashing points 43 remote operation 36
Headlight courtesy delay Instrument cluster 13
Length 183 securing separately 38
feature 107 Instrument cluster switch 72
Licence plate lights Luggage compartment lid
Headlight flasher 72 Instrument lighting 108
changing bulb 166t emergency
Heated rear Instrument panel 12, 15
Light switch 107 operation 38t
window 112, 118 Integral child's seats 62
LIGHTS ON warning 107
Heated steering wheel 58 Integrated universal remote
Limit 89
control 122
Luggage compartment lid/ Mirror, anti-glare 59 Oil level 150t PDC (Park Distance
tailgate 38 Mirror, inside, automatic- checking 150 Control) 101
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opening from inside the dip 59 Oil level warning light 18 Performance 180, 189
car 40 Mirror memory 55 Oil pressure, indicator Petrol 23
remote operation 36 Mirror, tilt-down 56 light 17 Pollen 119
Luggage compartment/load Mirrors 58 Oil Service 80 Pollen filter 113
area lights 110 Mirrors, outside, automatic- Old batteries 171 Power socket 127
Lumbar support 51 dip 59 On-board computer Preheater operation, see
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Mobile Service 173t remote control 93 also on-board computer
M Modifications, On-board computer, see Owner's Handbook
M+S tyres 147 technical 9, 156 also separate on-board Preheating 19, 67
Maintenance 80t , 155t Multifunctional steering computer Owner's Protective net 132

Malfunction displays 81 wheel (MFL) 20 Handbook Punctures 145, 167t
Manual gearbox 69 Multi-Information Display One-touch dialling 97
Manual operation (MID) 85 Opening and closing from R
luggage the inside 37 Radio-operated keys 32
compartment 38t N Opening and closing from Rain sensor 73
sunroof 48t Non-smoker equipment 127 the outside 33 Range 84
tailgate 39t Nose weight 138 Operating range 84 Range before refuelling 91
Master keys 32 Notebook function 98 Outside mirrors 58 Rapeseed oil methyl
Maximum cooling effect 117 Notepad function 98 Outside temperature ester 23
Memo 87 Nozzles 114 display 77 RDC (Tyre Pressure
Memory 55, 64 Outside temperature, Control) 105
MFL (Multifunctional steering O computer display 84 Rear driving lights
wheel) 20 changing bulbs 164t
Micro-filter 113, 119
OBD socket 157
Octane numbers 23 P Rear fog lights 109
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Microphone, hands- Odometer 77 Park Distance Control changing bulb 164t
free 125 Oil additives 151 (PDC) 101 Rear light 164
MID (Multi-Information Oil change intervals, see Parking aid 101 Rear lighting system 164
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Display) 85 Service booklet Parking brake 68 changing bulbs 164t
dialling by TOP-8 96 Oil grades 152t Parking lights 109 Rear seat back, folding 128
changing bulb 162t
Rear window Reverse 69 Self-levelling Starting difficul-
cleaning 74 Reversing lights 69 suspension 19, 105 ties 67t , 173, 175t
heated 118 Revolution counter 78 inactive 105t Starting the engine 66
heating 112 Rims 146 Service 80t Starting with a flat
opening 40 Roller sunblinds 119 Service Booklet 155 battery 173t
renewing wiper Roller-blind cover, Service Interval Steering lock 66
blade 160t touring 132 indicator 80, 155 Steering wheel
washer 74 Roof load 185 Servicemobile, see Mobile automatic adjustment 57
Rear-seat area Roof rack 136 Service heating 58
ventilation 119 Rule of the road Shiftlock 70 height adjustment 57
Reception signal 99 headlight Side airbags 60 memory 55
Recharging battery 171t adjustment 156t Side lights 107 with multifunction
Recirculated air Running in 142 changing bulb 162t buttons 20
mode 112, 117 Ski bag 129 Steering wheel, see also
Reclining seat 49 S touring 131 multifunctional steering
Refuelling 22 Safety buttons on doors 37 Sliding/tilt sunroof 47 wheel
Reminder signal 87 Seat back convenient Steering wheel, see also
Remote control 34 adjustment 50, 51 operation 33, 35 sports steering wheel
auxiliary heater 121 Seat belts 54 Snow chains 147t Steptronic 70
integrated universal 122 Seat, electrically Socket 127 Stopping the engine 68
keys 32 adjusted 51 Socket for On-Board Stopwatch 87
on-board computer 93 Seat heating 56 Diagnosis 157 Stopwatch, see also on-
Remote control for Seat height Spare keys 32 board computer Owner's
independent heater adjustment 50, 51 Spare wheel 168t Handbook
changing battery 166t Seat, mechanical 50 Special oils 152 Storage compartments 125
new transmitter 166t Seat memory 55 Speed 92 Storage space 125
Renewing fuses 172t Seats, adjusting 49 Speed limit 89 Stratified temperatures 118
Replacement keys 32 Selecting desired memory Speedometer 13, 15 Sun roller blind 119
Residual heat 118 settings 64 Split rear seat back 128 Sunroof 47
Restraint system 61 Selector lever, automatic Sport seat 50, 51 closing after electrical
Retaining straps 43 transmission 70 Sports steering wheel 20 fault 48t
Retreaded tyres 146 electrical failure 48t
Supplementary functions for dialling by name 95 Torch 125 Transmitter, new, for
telephone operation 99 dialling via one-touch Torque 180 independent heater
Overview
Switching off the interior dialling number 97 touring remote control 166t
protection 36t emergency call 95 compartments in load Trip distance recorder 77
Switch-on times, input 88 notebook function 98 area 133 Turn indicators 72
Symbols 8 supplementary folding rear seat back 132 Turning circle 183
functions 99 lashing down loads 136 Tyre
T Telltale lights 17t load area 132 changing 167t
Controls
Tailgate Temperature, adjusting 112 net, protective 132 condition 145
emergency Temperature opening rear window 40 damage 145t
operation 42t control 113, 116 rear window washer 74 failures 167t
opening from inside the Temperature display, engine releasing fuel filler flap if an tread 145

car 40 coolant 79 electrical defect Tyre Pressure Control
opening from outside 39 Thiefproof wheel studs 170 occurs 22t (RDC) 105
releasing in event of Thigh support, releasing tailgate in event Tyre pressures 145t
electrical fault 42t adjusting 50, 51 of electrical fault 39t checking 24t
securing separately 38 Third brake light 165 securing load 135 Tyre wear indicators 145
Technical Through-loading ski bag 131
modifications 9, 156 system 128 Towbar U
Telephone 125 Tilt alarm sensor 36, 45 downthrust 138, 185 Unladen weight 185
activating controls 95 deactivating 36t Towing away 175t
additional functions 99 Tilt-down mirror 56
Time
Towing eyes 175t
Tow-starting 175t
V
dialling by name 96 Vacuum cleaner,
dialling by phone calling up 86 Track 183
connecting 127
number 98 changing 86 Traction control, see ASC+T
Ventilation 113, 114
notepad function 98 Timer 86 and/or DSC 102
draught-free 113, 118
Data
preparation 125 Timer, see also on-board Trailer loads 185
grilles 111
Telephone operation 94 computer Owner's Trailer nose weight 185
independent 120
Telephone operation via Handbook Trailer tow hitch, cover
rear-seat area 113
Toolkit 160t flap 137
Keywords
MID 94 Vents, ventilation 114
dialling by input of phone Top speed 189 Transmission 70
Viscosity 152
number 97, 98 TOP-8 96
Voice input 20 Windscreen washer 73
see also separate Owner's Windscreen washer
Handbook reservoir, refilling 150t
Windscreen wiper blades,
W renewing 160t
Warm feet, cool head 113 Windscreen wipers 73
Warning displays 81 Winter tyres 147
Warning light Winter-grade diesel 23
"Fasten seat belts" 18 Wiper blades,
low fuel level 78 renewing 160t
Warning signals 81t Wipers 73
Warning triangle 21t Working on engine 148t
Washer fluid, adding 150t
Washer reservoir, X
refilling 150t Xenon headlights 108, 162
Water on road 142
Wear indicators in tyres 145
Weights 185
Wheel covers 168
Wheel stud wrench 168t
Wheel studs 168
lockable 170
Wheelbase 183
Wheel-changing 167
Wheels and tyres 146
Width 183
Window lifts 45
Window safety switch 46
Windows 45, 116
convenient
operation 33, 35
defrosting 113t
Refuelling stop
So that you always have access to the Fuel
data you need when refuelling, you are
recommended to add the relevant infor- Designation
mation to the table shown here.
Use the index to find the pages with
the information that is applicable to Enter your preferred grade
your car. of fuel here.
Engine oil
Grade
The quantity of oil between the

two dipstick marks is approx. 1 litre
(1.75 pints).
Tyre pressures Summer tyres Winter tyres
front rear front rear
Up to 4 persons
5 persons or 4 plus luggage

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Sheer Driving
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Congratulations on your choice of a BMW.

therefore like to offer you the following advice:

This Owner's Handbook contains important information on operating and looking

full resale value.

There are other brochures providing supplementary information.

We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

Instrument panel 13 Keys 32 Airbags 60

buttons 20  via the door lock 33

Everything under control:

Technical features for journey Practical interior equipment: Driving precautions:

(PDC) 101 Glove box 124 Anti-lock brake system

Automatic Stability Control plus Storage compartments 125 (ABS) 143

Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Car phone 125 Brakes 144

Stability Control (DSC) 102 Drinks can holders 126

Minor repairs Maintenance

Lights: Ski bag 129 Winter tyres 147

Side lights/low-beam (dipped) touring: Snow chains 147

headlights 107 Load area 132

Instrument lighting 108 Roller-blind cover 132

Headlight beam throw Protective net 132

adjustment 108 Compartments in load

High beams/parking lights 109 area 133

Fog lights 109 Load 135

Interior light/load-area light 110 Roof rack 136

Reading lights 110 Towing a trailer 137

Controlled-temperature air for

Roller sun blind 119

Auxiliary heater 120

Remote control for auxiliary

Engine compartment lid 148 Toolkit 160 Fuel consumption, carbon

The engine compartment at Wiper blades 160 dioxide/O emissions 181

a glance 149 Lights and bulbs 161 Dimensions 183

Washer fluid 150 Remote control for auxiliary Weights 185

Engine oil 150 heater 166 Performance 189

Coolant 152 Wheel-changing 167 Filling capacities 191

Brake fluid 154 Thiefproof wheel studs 170

System 155 Mutual aid:

Technical modifications 156

OBD socket 157

be activated or adjusted by BMW

BMW, please remember to hand over

legally as part of the vehicle.

supplementary operating instructions

t identifies index entries which refer

you to sections on minor repairs or

identifies systems or components

which can either be activated or

adapted to suit an individual driver's

requirements ("Car Memory", "Key

Memory"). See page 64.

road safety of your BMW, and also its

Minor repairs Maintenance

dual product of outside origin as to its which it is advisable to consult

differently from those illustrated in this be assured if a specific national permit

handbook. < (e. g. General Operating Permit) has

been issued or if, for example, an offi-

cial inspection authority (such as the

German TÜV) has approved the

product. These tests cannot always

take into account the full range of

operating conditions applicable to

buttons 20 via the door lock 33

1 Fuel gauge 78 6 Coolant thermometer 79 10 Computer display for operation